From left: Twikale Kalonda, Nzazi Kalenga Kibawa, Ngongo Tabu (super sax), Evany Kabila Kabanze and Kaniki Lutulu Macky all members of the Orchestre Les Mangelepa Band at the Garden Square restaurant on July 11, 2019.
Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group
For members of the legendary Nairobi –based Les Mangelepa band, yesterday was a great day as they marked the 46th anniversary since the formation of the band.
Despite not staging any live concerts lately, band members led by Kabila Kabanze ‘Evani’ alongside Kalenga Nzazi ‘Vivi’ and Lutulu Kanicky ‘Macky’ have continued with rehearsals for recordings of a forthcoming new album. Speaking to Saturday Nation yesterday, band leader Kabanze said it was memorable marking 46 years since the group staged its first show at the Park Inn, Uhuru Park in Nairobi.
