Jossart N'Yoka Longo

Joseph Roger N'Yoka M'Vula, known professionally as Jossart N'Yoka Longo, is a Congolese singer, songwriter, producer and bandleader, best known as leader of Zaïko Langa Langa. Affectionately dubbed "Vieux Bombas", he was immersed in Kinshasa's dynamic music scene from an early age. He began his artistic journey with the local band Bel Guide National, based in Dendale. In December 1969, he became the third member of Zaïko Langa Langa, alongside Papa Wemba and Félix Manuaku Waku, one of the most influential and innovative musical forces in Africa, redefining the contours of Congolese rumba.