Bokonzi: the power of the streets of Kin, according to Lova Lova

Person wearing a red outfit and unique goggles, holding a curved staff resembling a snake, exudes an aura of power as they stand in front of large green leaves. The scene evokes the vibrant spirit of Pan African music and culture.

The Master Tonnerre of Kinshasa delivers an implacable lesson of truth in Bokonzihis new EP available on February 3 via Blue Line Records and PIAS.

In the streets of Bandalungwa, commune of Kinshasa, Wilfried Luzele cries out the misery of a forgotten youth. Kin La Belle is sometimes misnamed, the city is the scene of many tragedies, and the one now called Lova Lova knows the dark side. Armed with his hoarse voice, carried by sounds at the antipodes of the rumba which rocks the country, he transforms the misery from which he emerged into strength…