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M’bilia Bel

Marie-Claire Mboyo Moseka (born 10 January 1959), known professionally as M'bilia Bel, is a Congolese singer and songwriter. Dubbed the "Queen of African Rumba" and "Queen Cleopatra", she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music. Her music is a blend of traditional Congolese rumba, soukous, rap, and zouk, with lyrics that often delve in…

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Type
Person
Area
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Born
October 1st, 1959
Genres
Labels
Shanachie
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Last updated: March 18th, 2019·MusicBrainz

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