Global InformationAdou Elenga information
Adou Elenga | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1926 Watsa, Belgian Congo |
| Died | 4 August 1981 (aged 55) Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Genres | Congolese rumba |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Labels | Ngoma |
Adou Elenga (1926 – 4 August 1981) was a Congolese singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Signed on the Ngoma label since 1950,[1] during his musical career, he composed several hits such as "Mokili Ekobaluka", which is his best known. The song is considered by Congolese[who?] as a prophecy of their independence. Other hits are "Maria Tchebo", "Pyramide", "Tout Le Monde Samedi Soir". His music was covered by many artists, including Sam Mangwana and Bopol Mansiamina.
- ^ Hassan-Lengo, Paulka (19 June 2012). "Adou Elenga 1921–1981 – Univers Rumba Congolaise". universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2021.