Since 5 September 1997, Congolese rumba has been without one of its most famous exponents. But finally, the 28 February saw the reconciliation of its two leading artists. Their discord was rooted in ...

Wenge Musica band members at a Nairobi hotel in December 1995. [File, Standard] Time is indeed a healer. Twenty-five years after the dramatic split that happened at Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, and was ...

This weekend is certain to be a very exciting one for rhumba fans in Kisumu as one of the biggest names from the DRC performs at a live show tomorrow night. Congolese superstar Werrason and his ...

TODAY my favourite Rhumba musician Werrason is dating showgoers at the Lusaka Showgrounds during the Agriculture and Commercial show, so I have decided to dedicate this week's column to this great ...

On February 15, 2025, Werrason made his comeback to the Arena Grand Paris after being away from Europe for 14 years. The concert drew over 7,000 attendees and featured an energetic performance ...

Indirimbo nshya yitwa "Protéger base" y'umuhanzi Werrason wo muri DR Congo yabujijwe gucurangwa kuko irimo "amagambo y'urukozasoni", nk'uko bivugwa n'urwego rushinzwe gukurikirana muzika muri DR Congo ...

A journalist friend of mine who met him when he recently had a Kenyan tour describes him as a youthful individual with a neat-shaven head and looks that would melt a heart of rock. By Harry Sagara A ...