Mzeekijiji. Upto the corrupting of the military march to Mangelepa in local dialets I concur. Any old villager in Congo refers to a military march as mangelepa. I also want to disagree with you that it was Och Mangelepa that started the dance. When the MPR changed the military marching step to the goose step, Mobutu's propaganda ( OK Jazz) were the first to perfom Mangelepa dance to the tune of the music in full military regalia. Boma Liwanza copied it long before Baba Gaston arrived in Nrb.
Darubini, thanks a million brother for this is really a job well done. Right now i am kicking back somewhere in Los Angeles but i could hardly believe my ears. The year was 1977 when i faced the knife and immediately lost my virginity to those guys. I can't remember how many times i cheated my parents with school fees just to make sure i had enough extra cash to attend their concerts especially when they came to the Nairobi show. We took a lot of beatings inside that Namis club but was fine.
@mzeekijiji Are you aware that Mangelepa derives it's name from the "stage Marshall" dance U mention. The dance was originally called Marque Le Pas in French which they corrupted to MANGELEPA . It translates in English to Mark your Step. Enjoy....
@TinyMossez Just one small correction Mossez, Bwamy never played guitar on Dracula, he had left the band when they released it. In fact it would interest you to know the song was directed to him when he abruptly left Mangelepa to join form Viva makale, remaining band members felt betrayed. Amua - the same hence Mangelepa never performed these two songs when Bwamy rejoined the band. Maindusa played the guitar u refer to.....
I cant stop loving Mangelepa. Remember their dance? The so called "stage marshall". And their bell bottoms pants. Its the first band I ever saw playing live. It was at the kisumu show.
Mzeekijiji. Upto the corrupting of the military march to Mangelepa in local dialets I concur. Any old villager in Congo refers to a military march as mangelepa. I also want to disagree with you that it was Och Mangelepa that started the dance. When the MPR changed the military marching step to the goose step, Mobutu's propaganda ( OK Jazz) were the first to perfom Mangelepa dance to the tune of the music in full military regalia. Boma Liwanza copied it long before Baba Gaston arrived in Nrb.
Bellingham0035 2 weeks ago
Happy to hear Dracula,i really loved the song,was around ten years then,thumbs up Mr Muchina
from Difathas primary school.
MrNdambiri 2 months ago
Darubini, thanks a million brother for this is really a job well done. Right now i am kicking back somewhere in Los Angeles but i could hardly believe my ears. The year was 1977 when i faced the knife and immediately lost my virginity to those guys. I can't remember how many times i cheated my parents with school fees just to make sure i had enough extra cash to attend their concerts especially when they came to the Nairobi show. We took a lot of beatings inside that Namis club but was fine.
acdcponq1963 4 months ago
@mzeekijiji Are you aware that Mangelepa derives it's name from the "stage Marshall" dance U mention. The dance was originally called Marque Le Pas in French which they corrupted to MANGELEPA . It translates in English to Mark your Step. Enjoy....
Juluka69 4 months ago
@TinyMossez Just one small correction Mossez, Bwamy never played guitar on Dracula, he had left the band when they released it. In fact it would interest you to know the song was directed to him when he abruptly left Mangelepa to join form Viva makale, remaining band members felt betrayed. Amua - the same hence Mangelepa never performed these two songs when Bwamy rejoined the band. Maindusa played the guitar u refer to.....
Juluka69 5 months ago
I cant stop loving Mangelepa. Remember their dance? The so called "stage marshall". And their bell bottoms pants. Its the first band I ever saw playing live. It was at the kisumu show.
mzeekijiji 7 months ago
DRACULA REMINDS ME OLD DAYS IN KENYA
elali2009 11 months ago
lovely music but i love walter more.
wanyonyi3 1 year ago
I still love this song. Gives me back memories of the good old days. Thanks for uploading.
bwanakeino 1 year ago
Good old days. Old music will always remain a hit. Good music is never forgotten.
lady3460 1 year ago