LONGOMBAS

In the beginning…… "our greatest inspiration is our father and for him we will keep the flame burning”



The family.



• Rich musical background ……



• Vicky Longomba member of T P OK Jazz of Franco Luambo Makiadi.



• Father: Lovy Longomba key member of 80s hit band Super Mazembe



• Uncle: France based Awilo Longomba, master of popular technosoukouss



• Sister: Fili, dancer and choreographer for lingala music maestro Papa Wemba



The twins…



Something you didn’t know….



• Lovi’s musical interests include playing drums, keyboards, and music production. He has also taken a keen interest on musical animation.



• Apart from singing Christian loves playing the guitar and as such has been taking lessons from a private tutor



career development…



• Signed up with the music power house Ogopa Deejays in 2002



• Recorded and released mega hit “Dondosa” in the same year which catapulted the duo to national fame.



• First major and remarkable performance executed during the “Tumefika” concert in April 2003.



Development…



• Recorded and released “Piga Makofi” in 2003- an independent effort- that was received quite well by the East African audience.



• By 2004 the duo had quickly built a reputation as ENTERTAINERS and their well choreographed and explosive stage act has been second to none.



• Released their much anticipated 13 track album “Chukua” in August 2005.

AWARDS WON

Chaguo La Teenies – Best East African Group



Pal Awards – Uganda – Best East African ALBUM



Kilimanjaro Awards – Tanzania – Best East African ALBUM



Kora Awards – South Africa – Best African Group



• January: released “Usinihande” a love song that quickly caught on and received massive radio rotation.



• April: released “Shika more” undoubtedly a club banger that has laid to rest any doubts about their versatility.



• September: dropped “Vuta pumz” an inspirational story on AIDS like has never been told before: Life has to go on whether you have AIDS or not.