(1940-10-10)10 October 1940 Brazzaville, French Congo (modern-day Republic of the Congo)
Origin
Congolese
Died
23 February 1972(1972-02-23) (aged 31) Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Genres
Congolese rumba
soukous
Occupation(s)
Baritone
singer
guitarist
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Guitar vocals
Years active
1955–1970s
Musical artist
Franklin Boukaka (October 10, 1940 - about February 23–24, 1972) was a Congolese baritone singer, guitarist, and songwriter who is recognized as a pioneer of Congolese popular music. He performed in bands based in each of "the two Congos," i.e., the countries now named the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; toured worldwide; achieved broad popularity; took outspoken political stances; and is widely believed to have been the victim of an extrajudicial execution during an attempted coup in the Republic of the Congo.
FranklinBoukaka (October 10, 1940 - about February 23–24, 1972) was a Congolese baritone singer, guitarist, and songwriter who is recognized as a pioneer...
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