List of Soukous musicians

Last updated February 06, 2026

List of prominent Soukous musicians and musical groups:

Antoine Kolosoy, a.k.a. Papa Wendo
Aurlus Mabele ^[1]
Awilo Longomba
Bozi Boziana
Diblo Dibala
Dindo Yogo
Dr Nico Kasanda
Empire Bakuba
Evoloko Jocker
Fally Ipupa
Ferre Gola
François Luambo Makiadi, band leader of OK Jazz
Grand Kalle, band leader of Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz
Kanda Bongo Man
Kasaloo Kyanga
King Kester Emeneya
Koffi Olomide
Les Quatre Étoiles 4 Etoiles
Loketo
Mav Cacharel
M'bilia Bel
Meiway
Mose Fan Fan
Monique Séka
Nyboma
Oliver N'Goma
Orchestra Makassy
Papa Wemba
Pepe Kalle
Quartier Latin International
Les Quatre Étoiles
Remmy Ongala
Rigo Star ^[2]
Sam Fan Thomas
Sam Mangwana
Samba Mapangala, band leader of Orchestra Virunga
Tabu Ley Rochereau, band leader of African Fiesta
Tshala Muana
Werrason
Yondo Sister
Zaiko Langa Langa

References

↑ Dahir, Abdi Latif (2020-03-23). "Aurlus Mabele, Congolese King of Soukous Music, Dies at 66". The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-02-06.
↑ Ngaira, Amos (2023-11-03). "Funeral arrangements for Congolese guitarist Rigo Star underway". Nation. Retrieved 2024-02-06.

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[1] Dahir, Abdi Latif (2020-03-23). "Aurlus Mabele, Congolese King of Soukous Music, Dies at 66". The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-02-06.

[2] Ngaira, Amos (2023-11-03). "Funeral arrangements for Congolese guitarist Rigo Star underway". Nation. Retrieved 2024-02-06.

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