Ndombolo Craze
Ndombolo dance music is an Afro-techno rhythm unique and loved in many French speaking African countries. We focused on these expressive and explosive Ndombolo vibes as part of the Francophone Friday Ripple Special.
Ndombolo music originates and is a fast paced form of Soukous music, which was developed in the 1940s in the present day Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshala Muana’s souskous classic, Sikila Mutuashi opened the show . It is artists like the Congolese Diva who continue to play an important in popularizing and preserving the Soukous dance moves to the world.
Werrason born Noel Ngiama Makanda has endured many obstacles since debuting in 1981 with his Wenga Musica 4X4 band. Even after his career was threatened in 1997 when the band split, Werrason has since reinvented himself with a new band, Wenga Musica Maison Mere (WMMM) Satellite is a 2013 Ndombolo release from the Congolese star.
Like Coupé-Décalé, Rumba and Makossa, Ndombolo is also heavily influenced by the Soukous guitar patterns. Different African groups have infused this in their traditional style. We closed the show with La Vie Que Jaich from Ghanaian producer Dj Merco featuring Lodie H20.
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Playlist
Tshala Muana - Sikila Mutuashi Dance [Shanachie Records] (Congo DRC)
Tiranke sidime - Makale [BKS Country] (Guinea)
Mory-Kanté-Yeke-Yeke [Mory Kante/Misslin] (Guinea)
Sékouba Bambino - Sinontena [Syllart Productions] (Guinea)
Instinct Killers - Saturday [Meurs Libre Prod’] (Guinea)
Tiwa Savage - Folarin [Mavin Records) (Nigeria)
P Square - Magical Healing [Square Records] (Nigeria)
Maleek Berry Feat Wizkid - The Matter [Empire Mates Entertainment] (Nigeria)
Burna Boy - Run My Race [Aristokrat Records] (Nigeria)
Dammy Krane - My Dear [Hypertek Digital] (Nigeria)
Jayvic and Jahilez - Ogoro Mastered [PV Records] (Nigeria/Congo DRC)
Mr Parka Feat Atumpan - Gurl Dem [Black Market Entertainment] (Ghana)
Cabo Snoop - Aka Yaka [The Power House] (Angola)
The Dogg - Mind on my money [Mshasho] (Namibia)
B-Flow - Nkunda [Romeside Ent] (Zambia)
Koffi Olomide - Abracadabra [Self Release] (Congo DRC)
Werrason - Satellite [Self Release] (Congo DRC)
Don K Official-Nyamaleuse [South West Records] (CongoDRC)
Fally Ipupa Feat Krys - Sexy Dance [Obouo Music] (Congo DRC)
Teeyah Feat Le Molare - Zigui_Zagua [Section Zouk] (Ivory Coast)
Shakalewa - Sunayo II Bad Boys [Shakalewa] (Congo DRC)
Dj Merco Feat Lodia H2O Popotin – la vie que jaich [Banger Studio] (Congo DRC)