Josky Kiambukuta Biography
Josky Kiambukuta Londa is an African performing artist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Josky is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire.
Josky Kiambukuta Age
Josky Kiambukuta also known as Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, he was Born on 14 February 1949. He is 70 years as of 2018. However, information about his educational background is currently not available. a thorough review on this is currently underway and we will update you soon
Josky Kiambukuta Career
Josky Kiambukuta, chanteur congolais du groupe Bana Ok. Ph. photobucket.com
Josky Kiambukuta is a singer and composer. He is one of the best composers and vocalists in the history of African music. Josky Kiambukuta has an incredible vocal range.
That spans the musical scale all the way from soprano to bass. His compositions typically have what can best be described as a manic excitement with memorable hooks.
Josky Kiambukuta Fiesta Sukisa
Josky Kiambukuta Londa started his singing career in 1969 with the band Africa Fiesta Sukisa which at the time was led by legendary Congolese guitarist Docteur” Nico Kasanda and his brother Dechaud Mwamba.
In 1971, he along with several members of Fiesta Sukisa left the band and struck out on their own. Among those who left were Josky, Bopol Mansiamina, Serpent Kabamba, Blaise Pasco Mayanda, and Sita Malukisa.
They formed the band known as Orchestre Continental. They were later joined by Wuta Mayi. While there Josky released one of the most popular hits at the time, Tchibo.
Josky Kiambukuta Tp Ok jazz
In 1973, Franco was amassing an arsenal of musical talent for his band TP OK Jazz which was slowly becoming the most popular band in Zaire. It was against this backdrop that he recruited Josky who then joined an OK Jazz frontline that already had Sam Mangwana, Youlou Mabiala, Boyibanda, and Lola Checkin.
Josky left continental along with Wuta Mayi. It was said that back then, Franco often recruited musicians from emerging bands that he thought would be a threat to TP OK Jazz. He soon released his first composition, a song known as Monzo.
Josky Kiambukuta Propetaire
Throughout the late 1970s, Josky was always amongst the lead vocalists of TP OK Jazz. But his defining moment came in 1980. That was when he composed the song “Propetaire“.
It is one of the most memorable songs ever produced. The song which was popularly referred to as “Samba Sambwa” by fans was and still is a huge hit. At parties everywhere, the song would send fans storming to the dance floor not to, mention singing along.
It was catchy and had a very danceable beat. The song is about a woman whose love has been scorned by a love interest. The oft-repeated phrase “Nasambwe Oh Ngai mwasi kitoko boye” translates to “I am shocked at his rejection because I am so beautiful”.
Josky Kiambukuta Bimansha
But Josky was not done yet. The following year he composed yet another hit, Bimansha. When TP OK Jazz toured Cote’ D Ivoire that year, the song took the Ivorian public by storm. The song is about a person whose love has left him and he cannot understand why.
Then came the hit Tokabola Sentiment popularly known to fans as Kizungu Zungu in which Josky describes being dizzy because of the problems of love. Indeed many of Josky’s songs during that period dealt with the problems of love. Ironic for someone whose birthday happened to be Valentine’s day.
Josky Kiambukuta Album
1983 was a memorable year for TP OK Jazz but also for Josky. That year TP OK Jazz released an album exclusively featuring songs by Josky. The album was labeled “Franco Presente Josky Kiambukuta”. It contained the hit songs: Alita, Massini, Mehida and Limbisa Ngai.
That same year, Josky was a key performer in the Choc Choc Choc sessions in Paris that brought together musicians from rival bands Africa and TP OK Jazz including the band leaders Tabu Ley and Franco.
Along with Africa members Tabu Ley and Kuleta PonPon, he performed lead vocals in the song Omona Wapi. It was then that he composed one of his most memorable hits, Missile, where he showcased his superb vocal range, holding a note at soprano and also providing bass vocals.
Josky Kiambukuta Collaboration Albums
He also recorded an album outside the TP OK Jazz system. In collaboration with a youthful up and coming musician, Koffi Olomide, he recorded the album “Ngounda” which also featured Papa Wemba.
The following year 1984, contributed the song KSK to the hit album “L’Ancienne Belgique”. The following year he composed the song “Likambo a Moto te” which was part of the highly successful Mario album.
In 1986, Josky decided to strike out on his own yet again. This time he teamed up with another TP OK Jazz member Ntesa Dalienst and Serge Kiambukuta.
Some of his memorable songs came during this period. There was the memorable ballad “Ayez Pitie” and the up-tempo song “Le Monde et es problems”.
Another memorable song from that period was Likingo Li Mboka which was sung in a language very similar to Lingala (possibly the Bobangi language). Other songs from Josky’s rebel period were Medecin de Nuit.
When Franco and TP OK Jazz toured Kenya in 1986, he quickly realized how important Josky was to the band as fans repeatedly demanded songs by Josky.
Josky Kiambukuta Return to TP OK
Franco finally managed to convince the prodigal son Josky to return In 1987. So when Franco came back to Kenya to perform at the 4th All Africa games concert, Josky was back on the TP OK Jazz frontline much to the relief of Kenyan fans.
Josky celebrated his return with yet another album labeled “Franco Presente Josky Kiambukuta”, featuring 3 songs by Josky. The three were Mata Kita Bloque, Minzata.
Also, a remake of his early 80s hit (Tokabola Sentiment ) now known as Osilisi Ngai Mayele” which also featured sublime vocals from Malage De Lugendo.
Josky Kiambukuta Maby, Baby
When Franco passed away in 1989, Josky, Simaro, Ndombe, Madilu, and other stalwarts continued to sing as TP OK Jazz. In 1990, he released yet another one of his most memorable hits.
The song “Chandra was yet another one produced in the typical “Kiambukuta style” that created a manic excitement in dance halls all over Africa. He soon followed with other hits like Maby, Baby, and Serre Serre.
Josky Kiambukuta Bana OK
Following the fallout with Franco’s family, the key figures in TP OK Jazz minus Madilu struck out to form their own band which they called Bana OK. His greatest hit with Bana OK was Dernier Avertissement (Last warning) which was released in 1999.
By the new millennium, Bana OK members had started to pursue solo projects. Josky released two albums, Oui Ca Va in 2001 and Double vie in 2005.
He continued to perform at live concerts with Bana OK Members and other bands even occasionally appearing with Zaiko Langa Langa. According to Simaro Lutumba, Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz sometime in the 1960s, after Simaro was already a member.
Josky Kiambukuta Songs
Kiambukuta is known for his range of voice, from very high notes to deep bass, as the need arises. He is credited with composing many songs for the band, including the following:
TPOK Jazz songs
1. Monzo – In 1974
2. Fariya – In 1977
3. Propriétaire – In 1980
4. Bimansha – Sung by Josky Kiambukuta, Ndombe Opetum, Ntesa Dalienst, and Lukoki Diatho – In 1981
5. KSK – In 1983
6. Missile In 1983
7. Chandra – In 1989
Josky Kiambukuta TPOK Jazz 1989-1994
After the death of Franco in 1989, TPOK Jazz continued to play for four years. However, in 1994, conflicts forced the band to split up. Kiambukuta, together with Simaro Lutumba, Ndombe Opetum and other band members went on to form a new band: Bana OK.
Kiambukuta is reported to have migrated to France and is now a resident of Paris. Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, popularly known as Franco, and TP OK Jazz dominated the music industry.
By the time he died in a Belgian hospital on October 1989, Franco, also known as Grand Maitre, had recorded more than 600 songs and released more than 200 albums.
But TP (Tout Puissant) OK Jazz was more than just a band. It was an institution, a family, and a music school of sorts. It shaped the careers of many musicians, who went on to become great singers and composers.
The death of former TP OK Jazz singer Pepe Ndombe Opetum May 24, 2012, was a turning point on the Lingala music scene, particularly for the TP OK Jazz fraternity.
Ndombe was among the last of the TP OK Jazz veterans living in Kinshasa. Others include Lutumba Simaro, who was the long-serving vice-president of TP OK Jazz (later Bana OK), vocalists Josky Kiambukuta, and Michel Boyibanda (now based in Congo-Brazzaville).
Simaro had wished to keep the band intact. But this was not to be as Franco’s family demanded more say in the band, forcing Simaro and his colleagues to abandon ship and form their own band, Bana OK.
TP OK Jazz Band Legacy
Franco liked to discover talent and would go to great lengths to find it. The sweet vocals on some of TP OK’s biggest songs were by Prince Youlou Mabiala. Franco fished him from the neighboring Congo Brazzaville.
Mabiala, who later married Franco’s daughter, now lives in Paris, where he is recuperating from a mild stroke. Most fans of TP OK Jazz will remember his popular duet with Franco on the song Infidélité Mado (composed by Celi Bitchou).
Mabiala is also best remembered for his early 1970s song Cherie Kamikaze, while still with TP OK Jazz. But it was in the vocals department that Franco assembled the best of the best.
Among them were Ntesa Dalienst, (remembered for Bina Na Ngai Na Respect), Djo Mpoyi, Diatho Lukoko, Wuta Mayi, Aimé Kiwakana, Kiesse Diambu, Josky Kiambukuta, Djo Djo Ikomo, Carlito Lassa, and Lola Checkin.
After Franco’s death, Simaro led the band for four years but fell out with the family over finances and record label management. He later formed a new band. Keen to retain Franco’s legacy, he named it Bana OK, meaning the children of OK Jazz.
The band is no longer active, with many of the aging stars having retired and living in Kinshasa. But many former TP OK Jazz members live in Europe, pursuing solo careers or in semi-retirement.
During live shows, most groups playing African music will not fail to perform songs by Franco and his TP OK Jazz band.
Josky Kiambukuta Married
The information is currently not available we will update soon. however, the singer released a song “minzata” This particular song “Minzata” is about a man whom after several years of marriage, has just deserted the marriage to live with a girl on the pretext that his wife no longer appreciates him.
The wife denounces the action of the husband. She asks how could the man leave her after making her have so many children, in addition to doing all the housework. She expresses her feelings of suffering and finally in a defiant mode decides that she is abandoning the marriage as well.
Josky Kiambukuta Net Worth
According to various sources, Josky Kiambukuta Londa’s net worth has grown significantly in 2019. However, the numbers vary depending on the source.
Josky Kiambukuta Londa’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $7943282 in 2019, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.
Josky Kiambukuta Health
Josky Kiambukuta is currently alive and in perfect health, the veteran musician is currently residing in Paris, France. He came out to the public and refuted rumors that he had quit performing because he had suffered a stroke.
The singer confirmed that he was well after recovering from an illness that had affected his nerves in a radio interview back in 2018.
Josky Kiambukuta 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019, Old Josky Kiambukuta, weakened by illness, sitting in a wheelchair, hiding his red eyes behind his dark glasses, he could not miss the funeral of Lutumba Simaro Masiya, for nothing in the world.
After a long journey abroad, this cacique of Bana Ok has truly honored with his presence the funeral held in honor of the great poet Lutumba Simaro, who have passed from life to death since Saturday, in Paris.
Hence, his presence at the hemicycle of the People’s Palace has been hailed by many. From May 3 to 5, 2019, the Democratic Republic of Congo paid respectable tributes to the artist. On this occasion, the auditorium of the People’s Palace had donned its most beautiful dress.
Friends, relatives, and acquaintances of the deceased took turns on the podium, in order to give their testimony. And so, it is with this in mind that Josky Kiambukuta, a former singer and a close friend of Lutumba Simaro, was also subjected to this exercise.
Impossible to climb the podium because of his physical condition, he could only give his testimony of where he was sitting. Taking the microphone, the latter was unable to say a word, on the contrary, it is an old septuagenarian who began to cry.
He could not contain himself, letting the tears flow, he was forced to return the weapon that gave him great fame in the ’90s, the microphone. It was under ovation bursts that he was accompanied until he left the room.
This moment happened on the eve of the funeral of the Founder of Bana Ok, Friday, May 4, 2019. This event, sad though it is, will have marked the minds of participants.
Taking his courage, Josky Kiambukuta before leaving the People’s Palace, he said: “I have no comments to make. Death is the way of everyone, Lutumba was with us, he made his life, and he left, may God welcome him in his eternal happiness. “