In October, the world marked 30 years since the death of Africa’s most famous singer, Franco Luambo Makiadi. That is a coveted position for any living Kenyan artiste. Franco’s fame went beyond his ...

The life of Franco Luambo, one of the kings of Rhumba was exhilarating. Rather, beyond the rich date of his musical accolades is the webbed truth about his entanglement with the politics of DRC Congo, ...

Franco Luambo Makiadi had a brother, Bavon Marie Marie. The two brothers played guitar, composed songs and led bands. And, like they shared so much in common, so it was a woman – Marie-José Simplicie.

Al Walser is a DJ who lives in Encino and may or may not be an heir to the Rothschild banking dynasty and the grandson of Congolese music superstar Franco Luambo. He’s also up for the best dance ...

Celebrations and commemorations are taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere on the continent today as people remember the life of Franco Luambo Makiadi. To play this content ...