Festival Du Zaire - Elenga Na Mbula

[@davidwanyande6426]

Elenga na mbula used to make me emotional. very touching music

[@wbabu6155]

1979, I was at Aga Khan High School, form four. Used to alight Kenya Bus around Luthuli avenue where this and other Congolese hits used to be played. Memories!

[@MN-ji8nx]

I was in Aga Khan in the same year. Chasing after such songs and going to Garden Square was the main activity

[@jacobociti3110]

Oooooh ! the past becomes the present. This music was at top in those days of radio Uganda Saturdys greeting clubs. It is unforgettable periods although it was Amin's time.

[@jm04151975]

The year was 1979. Life was good and Oyugis was a sleepy town - made famous by sheep which roamed the market-place. Tucked in the N.E corner of the town (3 shops from Bismillahi hotel was a shop that only played Lingala music -strictly cavacha songs. The owner of the store was only known as Jabes. It was rumored that he had once been in the Kenyan army. He always smoked Embassy cigs and was the best deejay in any Kenyan marketplace bar none! Schoolboys milled around his shop as early as 8 AM on Weekends..as he fine tuned the turntable with a diamon stylus..

[@billysserwadda7741]

Rwenzori dance hall at Kampala International -ex-Apollo Hotel- now Sheraton Uganda--1978

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

@@billysserwadda7741 ...and Safari Six Jazz Band....

[@denistogo8148]

The Oyugis sheep used to be call Romb Achuna

[@meshackogutu5433]

Romb joka oyugi

[@linusasagwile6528]

Hapa namkumbuka mwalimu wangu mkuu Shileki, miaka ni ya '79 naenda kuazima santuri kwake, Kyela-Mbeya

[@julianongom4992]

Exactly that was the year when at 16 yrs of age I received a gift of a record player from my elder brother. After the then president Iddi Amin was overthrown in Uganda. Great memory! It has been almost a whole half a century since I last listened to the great piece.

[@markojwang4809]

The photo shown is from a live performance by TPOK Jazz in 1975

[@kipsigeingetich4466]

The song still touches my soul as it did 37 years ago even if I don't understand what Boy Banda is singing about. This is melody at its best, thank you Darubini2 for your powerful binoculars. You can really look far.

[@markojwang4809]

Niliambiwa tafsiri yake ni " nalilia mvua "

[@kipsigeingetich4466]

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[@kipsigeingetich4466]

ojwang, we cry when africa runs dry due to drought, the music is so emotional

[@eriponpeter1467]

What a nice song I heard it today Sunday 5/11/2023 from KBC English Service by Simeon Mfumu Kibangu.

[@SethLumumba]

Heheee

[@omarimsangi4075]

This is great arrangement and the leading low pitch scratching voice like Jojo Ikomo. "Na tango ya Mbula iye iye mopepe bukaka banzeta ya bandako ...... oleli mama yo yo mama yo yo"

[@philipmukonyi3628]

OMARI MSANGI It sounds much Jojo Ikomo to be someone else. It must be him.

[@omarimsangi4075]

Thank you "Nasikia bye" MBULA EBITIEE

[@rogermoosh]

My thanks to the spirit of congolese people who in spite of all the mobutu and western monsters made you to endure: you still had unwavering spirit to entertain the us. Congratulations and thank you. You will live long. Those who have passed must REST IN PEACE till we meet.

[@jeanbikumu4295]

Une Chanson qui reflette la sagesse de son compositeur Il a devellope Les deux Saisons que nous avons en RDCONGO la Saison seche et seule de la pluie L auteur a defini Les avantages et Inconvenients de chacune d elles

[@isaacmutemi6101]

Elanga na mbula....Sun and Rain. Lovely jam and nostalgic. Nguashi Tomboy at his best.❤..festival du Zaire and orch Sentima.

[@amumamkala7073]

Honestly means masika ya mvua

[@isaacmutemi6101]

Nguashi Ntimbo .is the name

[@GobsonNjagi]

It's amazing,a musician can compose a song out of unnoticed events,i can hear the voice of jojo ikomo there

[@rocwinyaai]

Darubini, you deserve credit and to be a millionaire for giving us this. Good job, well done...

[@richardgaya3965]

Never knew that Mike Boyibanda had a stint in Festival du Zaire!.... Learning is for ever!!!!!....and as I have opined Festival du Zaire warranted greater acclaim!!!

[@Darubini2]

The picture.displayed is incorrect.

[@osedoeducation8601]

True, oyugis was exactly like that and from Agoro Safe high school we would venture into it to enjoy music at this joint.

[@Bellingham0035]

The last time I saw Boy Banda Michel perfom was on DVD shot on Simarro'os 70th birthday in 2008.. But you have to look closely as the Afro is long gone, Sam mangwana's hair is grey. Opetum's hair is grey, Mbilia Bels waist is still smoother than a water snake but the music is so fresh and balanced even if played live. Please try and get that DVD. If not so I would love othe people to appreciate Congolese expertise

[@johnguweddeko6131]

Did Boyibanda sing with Super Mazembe?

[@estherwanjiru6580]

Thank you for this song, been looking for it! It used to drive me crazy, made me emotional everytime I heard it, I don't know why!

[@Darubini2]

You are welcome. My all time favourite from this group is Kadioka followed by Elanga Na Mbula and Mbila.

[@romonandanyi6031]

Esther Wanjiru me too...its nostalgic

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

@@Darubini2 Mine is Madiya followed by Elanga na mbula,Rama,Seti and Simakala.I like Kadioka but the meaning of the song is way too sad for me.Makes me sad instead of happy.

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

It's a very interesting song structured around a simple theme about choosing between dry season (elanga) and wet/rainy season(mbula)..But the poetry in the singing is really amazing.

[@yakanimuzam528]

Here I just remember Nyai primary school in Koboko-Arua Record player business,I remember my uncle (Obolo) and I falling off a bike on the way to a dance,but fortunately the player did`t break.

[@stevenjohnsonwaidhuuba1791]

I still love this great song and music. The song brings me sweet memories of our past and times when such music was popular.

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

I remember how we would almost break our legs dancing to this song at Teremunga (St.Charles Lwanga)

[@georgeodhiambo598]

I really doubt if Boyibanda ever sang with Festival du Zaire. I cant even pick his voice. That picture must have been put in error.

[@TheShadowfakx]

@WANAMBOJO I'M GLAD TO KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS WANDERLUST, QUEST, TO FIND CERTAIN SONGS ONCE OR MORE HEARD BEFORE...I'M STILL TRYING TO FIND 2 OR 3 AND I WON'T STOP UNTIL MY LAST BREATH BUT THE BEST THING ALONG THE WAY IS FINDING GEMS LIKE THIS ONE.

[@vukoni1]

Echo Jazz band of Moroto and Chui battalion Jazz band, 1976 in Uganda played this music very perfectly, as if they were the ones that composed the music.

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

and also Malire jazz band.Chui (Leopard )battalion in Gulu were absolutely amazing.

[@vukoni1]

Yes, Chui, Malire and Suicide Jazz Bands were fantastic.

[@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit]

Natuni elanga na mbula bolingi nini =I'm asking between dry season and rain season what do you prefer

[@MrBennie07]

This was at Kisii High School in A level Class in 1979 I remember some of my School mates Walter Malenya, the late Enock Segero ,Dickson Muhandik Charles Kimathi &Many Others

[@jeanbikumu4295]

Cet Artiste musicien Mubeñga Stazo ya Esther chance une longue philosophie Il nous etale Les avantages et Inconvenients entre la Saison seche et seule de la pluie

[@rancherkoikai5726]

Roberto Thank you Buddy. Ever green Mutito Brother

[@paulwanjohi5357]

We were made to believe that this song was about rainfall.Mbula if so then bantustan oyee

[@fabienbazatsinda6812]

L'époque où lab musiq ue avait encore un sens ! C'est vraiment different de la tintamarre d'aujourd'hui .

[@jacobociti3110]

Great memories and very striking and touches my heart. It was a real teenage years ,life was easy and so sweet despite Amin's regime.

[@WANAMBOJO]

Thanks Darubini2 I was looking to hear this song for a very long at last you have quinched my thirsty. Asante sana.

[@mikerosco4267]

I can hear Moreno Batamba's voice. Never knew he was a part of this ensemble that only recorded in Nairobi and nowhere else.

[@GobsonNjagi]

It was Jojo ikomo not Moreno, you see ikomo sometimes was a studio artist

[@georgeodhiambo598]

Nope. Moreno never had any stint with Festival du Zaire.

[@mikerosco4267]

@@georgeodhiambo598 Oh that was probably Jojo Ikomo then?

[@noahkamarei6187]

Good old days 1979.

[@danielokwara4072]

Hi elanga na mbula reminds me of my teenage days at Eastleigh high 1979.collagues Adrian anjala,john harun,late richard nuyndo..Not forgrting Eddie fondos chaguo lako.

[@Wanderaleo]

In which class were you at ESS in 1979 ? I was there too from 1976

[@MN-ji8nx]

I was in ESS in 82/83...

[@siasabora]

good job as usual...old goodies!

[@SethLumumba]

Hawa jamaa ni moto ya kuleta kando sana

[@ML-7lucky24]

I remember the life Ondolea in the payote that time I was staying in Yivu with Maternal Auntie

[@Jo80Ch]

lubumbashi ..maisha wangu

[@fredbamulutira9499]

I love thses songs. Here is my current problem. For over 7 years now I have been looking for a song by Lovy Longomba and Didos Longwa with Orch Shika Shika "Tika Na Lela" with no success. I actually had to travel all way from the US to Nairobi in the hopes that since it was performed in Nairobi I could possibly even find a vinyl or a tape but so far I have had no success. If any one knows where to get it or can upload it please do.

[@jamesgordonjames2998]

Are you still interested? I have the Vinyl but haven't had time to unpack my cartons and remove the dust on them to digitise/record them so I can upload this and many more. I am not sure that Muntokole Dieudos Longwa ever played with Shika Shika. So it must be Lovy and MoniMambo and Tabu Franthal Ogolla among others.

[@chez520]

Hey James. Looking for two songs from that era: Mwana Muluhya by Orchestre Bwambe Bwambe and Coco by Orchestre Bella Bella

[@Wanderaleo]

Sounds to me like the "Tika nalela" song you are looking for is actually "Sala Keba" by Super Mazembe.

[@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit]

@@chez520 Hello

[@chez520]

@@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit Hello. Are you going to post the song, Koko on KZbin? I know you did the translation.

[@roberttugume8257]

Very nice hit of 70s.

[@robertchesebe6901]

Elanga Na Mbula. Is the composer telling something about rain. I wish I knew the meaning.

[@inbluesky9]

Robert Chesebe yes about dry and rainy seasons He asks which one do you like but goes on to say “nyoso ezali pamba” or yote ni bure That is the main message of the song

[@isaacmutemi6101]

Sun and Rain

[@isiepnaseda8594]

John Kakete' have got what your looking for by Shika Shika & Lovy **Tika Nalela**, but i also see someone else has posted it though it don't start from the very beginning i didn't actually bothered to listen to it all.

[@adroapatricklumumba1618]

Who were the Festival du Zaire?From what i have read,Nguashi Ntimbo would come to Nairobi with recorded tapes from Kinshasa for mastering.At no time did anybody see these boys.Word was that Nguashi was recording these songs without the knowledge and/or permission of the owners.So what is the truth?

[@ellyayieko357]

They came, occupied and sooner than later disappeared from the musical scene but left a mark

[@jm04151975]

@7116219 ..that's him Boyibanda. He joined Tpok jazz in 1964

[@georgeoduor3394]

Why do we have the photo of Michel Boibanda instead of that of the composer (Nguashi Ntimbo?)

[@Darubini2]

If I do not have a copy of a single or album, I will generally scan the internet for a picture of the artist or band. It's entirely possible that this one was from the internet and tagged as Nguashi N'timbo or Festival Du Zaire. Earlier on there was a dearth of content related to African music, thankfully there are plenty of resources now. My interest is in sharing these gems as I have been a beneficiary of generous people who have shared their collection. So, the important thing for me is the music and not the images. Whenever possible I will update the music if and when I find better sounding copies.

[@SethLumumba]

Sikiza hii ulale

[@emmanuelmusyoki6993]

Old is Gold

[@ML-7lucky24]

This was when the brain power and wit capability was at play and display, knowledge and skill at play

[@AvukuSimon-xv4hw]

Classical.

[@thoyabaya7912]

Good song 4 me

[@saidmwinula9445]

Good days

[@машагулина-ю7х]

Those are the seventies

[@jamesndisi3806]

Volume add

[@Darubini2]

Not sure what you mean.

[@kisu1965]

wrong picture

[@eskausimon]

This pic was when with tp. ok jazz of luambo luanzo makiady franco.