Congolese singer Koffi Olomide (R) speaks next to Congolese singers Tshala Muana (C) and Werrason (L) during a ceremony in honour of late African superstar and king of Congolese rumba, Congolese singer-songwriter Tabu Ley Rochereau, at the People's Palace in Kinshasa on December 9, 2013. Congo musicians are joining forces to compose a song in honour of their fallen benefactor Tabu Ley. AFP/PHOTO
The project is led by guitarist and producer Maika Munan and features the vocals of leading Congolese singers, some of whom directly owe their successful careers to Tabu Ley.
Musicians in the project include Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Werra Son, Fally Ipupa, Mbilia Bel, Nyoka Longo and Fere Gola. Veteran band leader, composer and guitarist Lutumba Simaro Masiya also played a role in planning the track.
The legacy of veteran Congolese crooner Tabu Ley has received a mighty professional boost.
Two weeks after his burial in Kinshasa, his peers have decided to honour him with a collaborative song.
