Since 5 September 1997, Congolese rumba has been without one of its most famous exponents. But finally, the 28 February saw the reconciliation of its two leading artists. Their discord was rooted in ...

Wenge Musica band members at a Nairobi hotel in December 1995. [File, Standard] Time is indeed a healer. Twenty-five years after the dramatic split that happened at Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, and was ...

TODAY my favourite Rhumba musician Werrason is dating showgoers at the Lusaka Showgrounds during the Agriculture and Commercial show, so I have decided to dedicate this week's column to this great ...

Wenge Musica founder member NoÎl Ngiama Makanda aka Werrason has released a new album, Simply The Best (Temps Present). The el presidente of Wenge Musica Maison Mere will launch the album on December ...

This weekend is certain to be a very exciting one for rhumba fans in Kisumu as one of the biggest names from the DRC performs at a live show tomorrow night. Congolese superstar Werrason and his ...

Wenge Musica are arguably the hottest thing to come out of the Democratic Republic of Congo after those bombs and gunfire that have been rocking the eastern part of the country. Their prowess was ...

On February 15, 2025, Werrason made his comeback to the Arena Grand Paris after being away from Europe for 14 years. The concert drew over 7,000 attendees and featured an energetic performance ...