This archive report was first published on 23 August 2019.
Published on August 23, 2019, by Amos Ngaira
Les Mangelepa, one of the longest surviving Congolese bands, has found a new home in Kajiado County, Kenya. The band, led by veteran singer and composer Kabila Kabanze, will perform regularly at the Hotel Tembo and Club in Ongata Rongai.
The band has a rich history, dating back to the late 1970s, and has recorded several chart-busting songs, including 'Embakasi,' 'Nyako Konya,' and 'Walter.' Next Friday, Les Mangelepa will perform at the grand opening of the Hotel Tembo and Club, which will also offer conference facilities.
According to Kabila, this will be the group's first permanent base since they left the Club Citizen Vibro in Nairobi in 2016. 'For the past three years, we have been mainly involved in overseas concert tours. Now, our fans in Ongata Rongai, Nairobi, and its environs can be assured of seeing more of us on stage,' Kabila said.
Les Mangelepa has been busy with overseas concert tours and has performed at music festivals in European cities, including the Lamu Arts Festival 2019. The band has a long history of performing in Kenya and has a loyal fan base.
