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Congolese Music Icon Aurlus Mabele Dies of Coronavirus in France

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Congolese Music Icon Aurlus Mabele Dies of Coronavirus in France

Congolese soukous music icon Aurlus Mabele has passed away aged 67.

He died on Thursday while receiving medication at a hospital in Paris, France, according to his fellow Congolese singer Nyboma Mwandido.

Mabele, who has been battling cancer for long, died after he was infected with coronavirus (Covid-19), his daughter Liza Monet said through Twitter.

“My dad died of coronavirus this morning [Thursday night] … Thank you for honoring his memory. He is a great legend of the Soukouss that the Congolese people are losing today. I am inconsolable and collapsed. My dad whom I love so much … Aurlus Mabele,” Liza wrote on Twitter.

Born in 1953 in Brazzaville, Mabele was one of the founders of the legendary Loketo band alongside Mav Cacharel and Diblo Dibala. The band, which was formed in the mid-1980s, disintegrated after a few years.

Some of his popular hits include ‘Liste Rouge’, ‘Embargo’, ‘Rosine’, ‘Evelyne’, ‘Betty’, ‘Zenab’ and many others.

 

6 COMMENTS

  1. This dude made me discover…
    This dude made me discover that I would successfully sneak thru our window at night. May he RIP

  2. His music was infectious and…
    His music was infectious and his dancing skills.
    His music now being played during Zumba lessons

    He was an icon.

    • You are correct @10x.Great…
      You are correct @10x.Great showman great, guy too.Met him four time shared stage one.Indeed agreat loss.
      Rest in Peace King of modern African dance Rumba

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