Awilo Longomba to Celebrate 30 Years on Stage Anniversary

One of the most influential African celebrities, Awilo Longomba, is back with a bang, and ready to thrill fans and lovers of African music, as he celebrates 30 years in the industry.

 The year 2014 marks Awilo Longomba’s 30 years of extensive career within music. The star artist is going to celebrate it in a special way, by treating fans to new material, releasing his highly anticipated new album.

The ‘Techno Soukous’ King has already surprised and delighted fans with a recent collaboration, featuring African songstress Lola Rae on an explosive remix for one of his greatest hits and an African anthem of all time, “Coupe Bibamba”.

Fans can also expect to see Awilo on his 2014 “GROW” worldwide tour, where he will be performing some his most popular classic and smash hit singles, in addition to treating fans and audiences to exclusive performances of his new material.

Awilo Longomba remains one of Africa’s most popular and loved musicians for decades.

He has continually captivated audiences with his genre of music, ‘Techno Soukous’. Awilo is the pioneer and ‘King’ of this genre, and the multiple-award winning eclectic star has captivated audiences with popular hits “Moyen Te”, “Gate Le Coin”, “Abidjan Debout”, “Sequestration”, “Coupe Bibamba” and “Karolina”.

He has been recognised and awarded by the legendary South African President, Nelson Mandela during 2001’s KORA Award ceremony for his contribution to African music.

Across his widespread career, Awilo has repeatedly sold out stadiums and arenas across Africa. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast are just to name a few along having toured and performed across the globe in dozens of countries, including Japan, Australia, Malaysia, the USA and the countries of the European Union.

With over 15 million multi-video You-Tube views, in addition to figures rising each day, Awilo Longomba is still one of Africa’s most loved and sought after artists. 
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