Why Lokassa Ya Mbongo remains one of Africa's most influential guitarists
Although he’s not with us today, the melodies of his works are still memorable in the minds of millions of his fans across the globe.
He was loved and adored in equal measure owing to his eminent global hits.
His dedication to his profession as an accomplished musician for over five decades saw several young musicians try to emulate Congolese rhythm guitarist Lokassa Ya Mbongo.
And even in his absence, the sweet songs and melodies he left behind are still fresh to rhumba fans, three years after his death.
