Congolese Music Icon Aurlus Mabele Dies of Coronavirus in France
Congolese soukous music icon Aurlus Mabele has passed away aged 67.
He died on Thursday while receiving medication at a hospital in Paris, France, according to his fellow Congolese singer Nyboma Mwandido.
Mabele, who has been battling cancer for long, died after he was infected with coronavirus (Covid-19), his daughter Liza Monet said through Twitter.
"My dad died of coronavirus this morning [Thursday night] ... Thank you for honoring his memory. He is a great legend of the Soukouss that the Congolese people are losing today. I am inconsolable and collapsed. My dad whom I love so much ... Aurlus Mabele," Liza wrote on Twitter.
Born in 1953 in Brazzaville, Mabele was one of the founders of the legendary Loketo band alongside Mav Cacharel and Diblo Dibala. The band, which was formed in the mid-1980s, disintegrated after a few years.
Some of his popular hits include ‘Liste Rouge’, ‘Embargo’, ‘Rosine’, ‘Evelyne’, ‘Betty’, ‘Zenab’ and many others.
Comments (6)
Damn, if you grew up in the 90's...we lost an Icon
You are correct @10x.Great showman great, guy too.Met him four time shared stage one.Indeed agreat loss.
Rest in Peace King of modern African dance Rumba
His music was infectious and his dancing skills.
His music now being played during Zumba lessons
He was an icon.
Pole sana. Playing his music now in memory of him.
Rest in peace Papa
This dude made me discover that I would successfully sneak thru our window at night. May he RIP