The Rumba Kings (2021)
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground.
Celebrate the epic quest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African nation that fought colonial oppression, found freedom, and forged a new identity through music.
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Top billed cast
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Manu Dibango
Self - Interviewee
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Interviewee
Paul Mwanga
Self - Interviewee / Vocalist
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
Franco
Self - Guitarist (archive footage)
Joseph 'Le Grand Kallé' Kabasele
Self - Vocalist (archive footage)
Nicolas 'Docteur Nico' Kasanda
Self - Guitarist (archive footage)
Augustin 'Roitelet' Muniania
Self - Interviewee / Contrabassist
Jean Paul 'Guvano' Vangu
Self - Interviewee / Guitarist
Pierre 'Petit Pierre' Yantula Elengesa
Self - Interviewee
