Les Mangelepa, a renowned Congolese rumba and soukous band, emerged in 1976 as a spinoff from Baba Gaston's Baba National, founded by Congolese musicians who had resettled in Kenya to escape political turmoil. Their music fuses traditional African rhythms with Cuban and Western influences, creating an infectious and danceable style. Original members, such as Kabila Kabanze Evany and Nzaya Nzayadio, have been integral to the band's enduring success. Les Mangelepa's socially conscious lyrics and songs celebrating African life and culture have significantly impacted the African music scene. With a multi-decade career, they remain iconic in the Congolese music scene, preserving and evolving African music traditions cherished worldwide.

Les Mangelepa, a renowned Congolese rumba and soukous band, emerged in 1976 as a spinoff from Baba Gaston's Baba National.