East African music fans are mourning the death of long-time bass guitarist Atia Jo. He played with the Orchestra Super Mazembe- a Congolese band that has been based in Kenya since 1975. All Orchestra Super Mazembe lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings.
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Orchestra Super Mazembe Origin, Kenya Years active 1974 ( 1974)–1985 ( 1985) Orchestra Super Mazembe was a popular band based in playing Lingala music. The band had roots in Super Vox, a band formed in 1967 in and led by Mutonkole Longwa Didos. The band moved to in 1974 and changed its name to Orchestra Super Mazembe. Their biggest hit was 'Shauri Yako', a cover song originally performed by Nguashi Ntimbo and Festival Du Zaire. Other popular songs included 'Samba', 'Bwana Nipe Pesa' and 'Kassongo'.
The group was disbanded in 1985. Super Mazembe is considered as one of the golden era of Kenyan acts alongside,. Contents.
Band members Like many East African and Congolese groups, Super Mazembe experienced constant line-up changes. Original lineup:.
Lovy Longomba (vocals) - Left the band in 1981 and formed groups 'Super Lovy' and later 'Bana Likasi'. He died in 1996. Lovy is son of and brother of, both famous Congolese musicians. Lovy's sons Christian and Lovi have formed, today a popular hip hop group in Kenya. Kassongo Wa Kanema (vocals) - Left the band in the early 80's and joined.