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NAME :
RICHARD - RACHID KING
O'MENYAMA

HOMETOWN :
Kindu
PROVINCE :
Maniema
TRIBE :
Bakussu - Matapa
COUNTY :
Kibombo
Eastern Congo
CONGO - KINSHASA
Democratic Republic of Congo
CENTRAL - AFRICA

PROFESSION :
Producer / Singer / Author / Composer / Arranger /
Performer / Guitarist / Bandleader.

EDUCATION :
College of Freres-Maristes Kabondo Kisangani
E.A.P. Punia
Athenee-Royale Kisangani
Unaza / Cidep / Psycho-Pedagogy
Two years as a High-School Teacher in Kindu..

MUSIC INFLUENCE :
Influenced since age 4 by his Aunt bi Sifa Namuna
a Star of Biloumbou traditional dance along with Pene Meli, Ali Manganga, Saidi Matongo, Kwa Sabiti - Commune de Kisangani in '50s, '60s.
Also, influenced, by his Uncle Ombiza Charles Laurent, a Guitarist, Vocalist and Star at Gallotone and Fiesta labels in Eastern Congo in '50s,'60s.

MUSIC PRODUCER :
Editions Moyeke (label) Soneca since 1971

MUSIC BUSINESS :
In the '70s and earlier '80s,King's bands
based in Eastern Congo numbered the likes
Remy Ongala,Yondo Sister,Tshala Muana,
Assani,Dekula,Rissa Rissa,Bony Bikaye, etc..
This former High School Teacher is well
known as " King Richard " / O'menyama.

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KWA MUZELELA CONNECTION :
Grand Son of Grand Chief Pene Muzelela
Rachid King's Mother is the 3rd Daughter
of Grand Chief Pene Muzelela Rive Droite
Kwa Muzelela,Kindu Maniema.

FAMILLE RIBA RIBA CONNECTION :
Rachid King's oldest sister bi Maryam
was married to Police Chief Adolphe M.Riba Riba,the oldest Son Grand Chief Riba Riba,together they had 5 Children which are :
Twaha / Omba / Shako / Kasinde and Yozo.

1968 - MIKE JAZZ FOUNDATION :
Mike Jazz came from the Name Mikelenge..
A small river which cross the Town of Kindu..
Mikelenge River...Mikelenge Jazz...
Orch.Mike Jazz was founded at Mikelenge Dancing Bar by his owner Papa Daniel Lokombo,a Post Office Manager, in December 24, 1968.Mr King was the lead singer and a leader of the band..

1969 - THE PRESIDENT VISIT :
December 1969, the Governor of Kivu Mukenge Shabantu sent a special Jet to Pick Up the Band from Kindu to Bukavu, come to entertain the President ( of Zaire ) and his Homologue President Michel Michombero of Burundi during their Chistmass Vacations in Kivu with their families.

1970 - THE NEW GOVERNOR :
Orch.Mike Jazz must to stay in Bukavu to welcome the new Governor of Kivu Mr Paul Nauwelaerts.
From 1969 to 1980 It became a symbol of pride
in the Region of "Great-Lakes" from Goma to
Uvira,Burundi,Rwanda,Tanzania,Kenya,Uganda,
..but,in 1980,Rachid King left the Congo and
moved to live in New York City (USA).

1971 - KINSHASA ( CONGO ) :
In 1971,Kinshasa Congo capital, Rachid King launched 2 Records labels ( Moyeke & Mike )
and released locally 10 successful singles
such as Mawazo-Mwarabu,Moyeke,Mwanamuke,
Chance Ya Moninga, Alanga Nzembo, Sukuma,
Kauli Ya Wazee,Lukige,Zaire,Ciska..
Soneca ( Mk 01 to Mk 10 )( 1970 - 1981 )

1976 - PARIS ( FRANCE ) :
In 1976 in Paris France,Rachid King produced released released his first " Hit " Lp "
The Title : "Rachid King & les Imbattables"
Album Number : SAF 50017,distributed by :
Sonodisc / Sonafric (France)

1978 - NEW YORK CITY ( USA ) :
In 1976,Rachid King arrived first in NYC for
a private visit,(very impressed)he returned
back in 1978 to record his "Hit" Lp "SUKUMA"
at Polygram Studios with american musicians,
which took New York City by Storm in 1978
SUKUMA was a huge success in Africa / Europe
and USA and it topped all the best Lp on the charts of African Records Centre in NYC
The Year : 1978
The Records Store : African Records Centre
The City : New York City, Brooklyn,NY
The Song : Sukuma Yembe
The Album : Rachid King in U.S.A
The Records Label : Makossa
The Album Serial Number # M2340
By popular demand,King was invited at the
W.L.I.B FM Radio Morning Show " Carib Beat"
with " Don ROJAS in New York City.

1980 - WASHINGTON, DC ( USA ) :
Because of that huge succes in USA, and by
a popular demand,he was invited as special
guest at Voice of America in Washington,DC
by :Roger Guy Folly " French Programs "
by :Emmanuel Muganda " Swahili Programs "
by :The American-Musicologist Leo Sarkisian
for the " English Programs "..more than once
King has interviews at Voice of America, in
Washingyon,DC in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984....

1985 - 1990 A LIVE AFRICAN BAND :
The Sounds of Africa Band of Rachid King was
the first permanent Live African Band in
Washington,DC for live shows and concerts
at Kilimanjaro International Club,at the
heart of Adams Morgan, NW Washington,DC
( District of Columbia )from March 15,1985
to September 30,1990 ( 5 years contract )

TESTIMONY :
If you wanna know much much much more about
Rachid King, his Voice, and his Music....
Where ? When ?...and Or How ?
He started his Musical Career :
Please, Talk to theses 3 Congo Guys
All 3 are Professional Journalists, I mean with a College Degrees :
1.
KUDURA KASONGO
( Professional Journalist )
Press Secretary to the President
of the Republic Democratic of Congo ( RDC )
2.
AUBIN NGONGO LUWOWO
( Professional Journalist )
Former Minister of Information,
Actual " Senator " at the Congo Governement.
Congo-Kinshasa ( RDC )
3.
CIKURU BATUMIKE
( Professional Journalist )
Editor " Africa Review " Newspaper
Bernes, Swizland

CONGORUMBA PROFILE :
The legends,the geants of Congo-music :
Grand Kalle,Grand-Matre Franco,Tabu Ley,
Vicky Longomba,Verckys Kiamuangana...

DR NICO : A MASTER GUITARIST
Dr Nico was a master-guitarist of
congo moderne-music,Kiri-Kiri & Soukous.
He started at Grand Kalle's "African Jazz"
then,founded African Fiesta with Tabu Ley,
then...his own "African Fiesta Sukisa"band.
His Nick Names :dieu de la guitare,Ye Nico,
Nico Mobali,Kasanda wa Mikalayi...

GRAND KALLE : THE BOSS
Grand Kalle in other hands is the "godfather
of congo-moderne music.Not only that,Grand-
Kalle was the first General Manager & CEO
of Congo National Copyright Office SONECA
He presided, organized and help to collect
the National and Foreigns Royalties from all
Around the World.

THE BANDS :
Grand's Mike Jazz
Mikelenge Music
Rumba Del Congo
The Sounds of Africa

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