I always wonder why the music and the musical craft from a single country should be so good, attractive and way above the notch compared to the rest in Africa. And Congo is relatively poor compared to say Nigeria. Just a thought.

it is not good, useless topic.

it is because it is makossa, anything makossa sounds good , because a makossa beat has a bouncy feel.

Congo music is monotonous, kinda like a country full of terry g's, lol

Congo music is monotonous, kinda like a country full of terry g's, lol


Just check any of their videos. there is variety, there is class and above all, their music has a contagion about it that pervades the entire continent of Africa and beyond. Not even Fela Kuti in his hey days or ras Kimono would command half the following of say the late Franco of Ok Jazz or Koffi Olomide. Disabuse your mind of the monotony argument.

great question.

@naliakar You are obviously looking for attention if not you won't mention Fela the way you did

@naliakar You are obviously looking for attention if not you won't mention Fela the way you did


No I am not implying anything negative about Fela. Who would? He ramains a person of great accomplishments, musically and politically speaking. Nut I have traveled a lot around Africa and any talk of music tends to be dominated by Congolese vibes. many know Fela and Femi but would find Franco's or Koffi's music more palatable. This is what I have witnesses and it ain't baseless.