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The Rumba Kings 2021

During the 1950s, in what would become the Democratic Republic of Congo, a vibrant musical movement emerged. Musicians blended traditional African melodies with Afro-Cuban influences, creating Congolese rumba. This electrifying style, characterized by its infectious rhythm, captivating guitar sounds, and smooth vocals, quickly gained popularity and captivated audiences across the entire continent. It became a defining cultural expression of the era.

During the 1950s, in what would become the Democratic Republic of Congo, a vibrant musical movement emerged. Musicians blended traditional African melodies with Afro-Cuban influences, creating Congolese rumba. This electrifying style, characterized by its infectious rhythm, captivating guitar sounds, and smooth vocals, quickly gained popularity and captivated audiences across the entire continent. It became a defining cultural expression of the era.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Rumba Kings

Explore the complete cast of The Rumba Kings, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Franco

Franco

Self - Musician (archive footage)

ROLLY

ROLLY

Self - Singer

Patrice Lumumba

Patrice Lumumba

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

Self - Singer

Simaro Lutumba

Simaro Lutumba

Self - Musician

Paul Mwanga

Paul Mwanga

Self - Singer

Roitelet

Roitelet

Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango

Self - Musician

Verckys Kiamanguana

Verckys Kiamanguana

Self - Musician

Kuka Mathieu

Kuka Mathieu

Self - Singer

Manuaku

Manuaku

Self - Musician

Brazzos

Brazzos

Self - Musician

Papa Noel

Papa Noel

Self - Musician

Guvano

Guvano

Self - Musician

Maproco

Maproco

Self - Musician

Petit Pierre

Petit Pierre

Self - Musician

Bombenga

Bombenga

Self - Singer

Fagus Izeidi

Fagus Izeidi

Self - Musician

Paul Mizele

Paul Mizele

Self - Singer

Bikunda

Bikunda

Self - Musician

Rex Lusukamu

Rex Lusukamu

Self - Musician

Yossa Taluki

Yossa Taluki

Self - Musician

Fracasseur

Fracasseur

Self - Musician

Manda Tchebwa

Manda Tchebwa

Self - African Music Historian

Clément Ossinondé

Clément Ossinondé

Self - Music Journalist

Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga

Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga

Self - Congolese Music Historian

Lubangi Muniania

Lubangi Muniania

Self - African Art Historian

Biyevanga Lengemi

Biyevanga Lengemi

Self - Music Critic

Christos Papadimitriou

Christos Papadimitriou

Self

Mathilda Benatar

Mathilda Benatar

Self

André Yoka Lye Mudaba

André Yoka Lye Mudaba

Self

Raoul Yema Die Lala

Raoul Yema Die Lala

Self - Franco's Biographer

Jean Goubald Kalala

Jean Goubald Kalala

Self - Singer

Yves Luambo

Yves Luambo

Self - Franco's Son

Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema

Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema

Self - Radio Host

Victor Cornelis

Victor Cornelis

Self - Musician

Aime Bassay

Aime Bassay

Self - Music Copyright Expert

Jhimmy

Jhimmy

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Grand Kallé

Grand Kallé

Self - Singer (archive footage)

Docteur Nico

Docteur Nico

Self - Musician (archive footage)

King Baudouin of Belgium

King Baudouin of Belgium

Self (archive footage)

Thomas Kanza

Thomas Kanza

Self - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)

Jean Bolikango

Jean Bolikango

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Joseph Kasa-Vubu

Joseph Kasa-Vubu

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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