Adou Elenga
Adou Elenga | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1926 Watsa, Belgian Congo |
| Died | 4 August 1981 (aged 55) Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Genres | Congolese rumba |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Labels | Ngoma |
Adou Elenga (1926 – 4 August 1981) was a Congolese singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Signed on the Ngoma label since 1950, during his musical career, he composed several hits such as "Mokili Ekobaluka", which is his best known. The song is considered by Congolese as a prophecy of their independence. Other hits are "Maria Tchebo", "Pyramide", "Tout Le Monde Samedi Soir". His music was covered by many artists, including Sam Mangwana and Bopol Mansiamina.