Later, he moved to Paris where he founded another band, Loketo, meaning "hips" in Lingala - the language of most soukous songs, which is widely spoken in western DR Congo and Congo-Brazzaville.

“He was in a class of his own. Indeed, during our days in the university, in the late 80s, a gig was never complete without Mabele’s songs. His music will live forever.” Opondo said Mabele ...

“He was in a class of his own. Indeed, during our days in the university, in the late 80s, a gig was never complete without Mabele’s songs. His music will live forever.” Opondo said Mabele ...