This "Nakeyi Naïrobi " is one of the best song by M'bilia Bel (born 1959), a Rumba/World Music singer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, well known as the "Queen of Congolese and African Rumba".
Mbilia Bel Mario
Another "Badass" in Rumba music is Franco Luambo (François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi (6 July 1938 – 12 October 1989)), who was a major figure in 20th-century Congolese music, and African music in general. He is widely referred to as Franco Luambo or, simply, Franco. Known for his mastery of rumba, he was nicknamed the "Sorcerer of the Guitar" for his seemingly effortless fluid playing. See wiki.
One of his famous rumba song is Mamou:
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During those days, it was impossible to resist an urge to dance when you listen to/watch these kind of Congolese musics: Here is Kanda Bongo Man - "Monie" and "Bill":
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