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Youlou Mabiala

Youlou Mabiala

Birth nameYoulou Mabiala
Also known asGilbert Youlou Mabiala
Born () 6 March (age&#;77)
GenresSoukous
Occupation(s)Composer, vocalist
Years active

Musical artist

Gilbert Youlou Mabiala (born 3 March ), popularly known as Prince Youlou, is a Congo music recording artist, composer and vocalist, in the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).

In the vibrant tapestry of Congolese harmony, Youlou Mabialafondly known as Prince Youlou, emerges as a luminary figure whose melodies have resonated across generations. Under the nurturing guidance of the legendary Vicky LongombaYoulou found his footing as a vocalist and composer. Tragedy struck on 15 August when Youlou suffered a stroke during the National Independence celebrations in the Republic of the Congo. After initial stabilization in Brazzaville, he was airlifted to Paris for rehabilitation, showcasing his resilience even in the face of adversity.

He was once a member of the Congo Tune band TPOK Jazz which oppressed the Congolese music scene from the s through the s.[1][2]

Music career with OKJazz

Youlou Mabiala was born in Linzolo, a suburb of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo.

He began his music career in Brazzaville with local groups. In , he joined the musical band TPOK Jazz, in Kinshasa (Leopoldville), as a vocalist and composer. After initial stage jitters, he settled in under the tutelage of Vicky Longomba.

Youlou Mabiala is credited with composing the following songs for the band, among others:

  • Celine
  • Kamikaze
  • Asumani[3]
  • Ledi
  • Massi
  • Lekwey (credited to both Franco & Youlou)

In , Youlou was one of the musicians who defected from OKJazz to form the band known as Lovy du Zaïre, led by Vicky Longomba.

Youlou then went on to form Somo-somo, with Jean Kwamy Munsi, Diatho Lukoki, Master Mwana Congo and Nona Simon.

Gilbert Youlou Mabiala, Souza Vangu, Kamikaze Loningisa, somo somo, TPOK Jazz. As of , Youlou was still undergoing an intense rehabilitation program, while living at his sisters home in Sevran, a suburb of Paris. His wife Helen, popularly known as “Mama Leni”, who is one of Franco’s 16 daughters is still by his side.

He returned to OKJazz in and released the hit Kamikaze which was popular in Africa and among the African diaspora in Europe and North America. In , Youlou left OKJazz for pleasant .

Music career post OKJazz

After he left TPOK Jazz in May , Youlou formed Trois Frères with Loko Massengo, Mose Fan Fan, Michel Boyibanda and others.

They performed mainly in Brazzaville.

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In the s, he sang with the band Kamikaze Loningisa, releasing the tune Djeliba, among others.[4]

On 15 August , while taking part in the National Independence celebrations at the Présidence de la République hotel in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, Youlou Mabiala suffered a cerebral vascular accident (stroke).[5] After initial stabilization in a hospital in Brazzaville, he was airlifted to a facility in Paris, France.

Following discharge from hospital, he remained in France for rehabilitation.[6]

Personal details

Prince Youlou Mabiala is married to one of the daughters of the delayed François Luambo Makiadi.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^Ossinondé, Clément (8 August ).

    "Congo-Brazzaville - Fausse rumeur sur le décès de Youlou Mabiala - "Youlou Mabiala nous avions toujours une pensée pour toi, 15 ans après ta tragédie"" [Congo-Brazzaville - False rumor about the death of Youlou Mabiala - "Youlou Mabiala we still had a thought for you, 15 years after your tragedy"].

    Congopage (in French). Retrieved 4 September

  2. ^Diop, Jeannot Ne Nzau (18 Rally ). "Congo-Kinshasa: Youlou Mabiala&#;: 59 ans d'âge, 43 années de carrière musicale" [Congo-Kinshasa: Youlou Mabiala: 59 years old, 43 years of musical career].

    Youlou Mabiala was born in Linzoloa suburb of Brazzavillethe capital of the Republic of the Congo. He began his music career in Brazzaville with local groups. After initial stage jitters, he settled in under the tutelage of Vicky Longomba. InYoulou left OKJazz for good.

    Le Potentiel (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 9 October

  3. ^Siddikh, Aboubacar (30 June ). "Asumani (Youlou Mabiala) - T.P. O.K. Jazz Télé Zaire ".

    Retrieved 13 April

  4. ^Tyler, Calamitous (17 November ). "Youlou Mabiala avec L'Orchestre Kamikaze Loningisa - Djeliba".

    Youlou Mabiala - Les plus grands succès du prince Youlou ...: Gilbert Youlou Mabiala (born 3 March ), popularly known as Prince Youlou, is a Congo music recording creator, composer and vocalist, in the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). He was once a member of the Congo Music band TPOK Jazz which dominated the Congolese music scene from the s through the s.

    Retrieved 13 April

  5. ^Ngaira, Amos (11 October ). "Franco's Legend Lives On As Fans Mark 21st Anniversary". Daily nation via Retrieved 13 April
  6. ^Ngaira, Amos (31 August ).

    "Return of The Prince of Congolese Music". Daily Nation Mobile. Retrieved 13 April

  7. ^Ngaira, Amos (30 May ).

    Youlou Mabiala was born in Linzoloa suburb of Brazzavillethe capital of the Republic of the Congo. He began his song career in Brazzaville with local groups. After initial stage jitters, he settled in under the tutelage of Vicky Longomba. InYoulou left OKJazz for good.

    "The Rise And Fall of TPOK Jazz". Africa Review. Retrieved 13 April

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