Werrason
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Noël Ngiama Makanda, known professionally as Werra son, is a Congolese singer, songwriter, and bandleader born December 25, 1965, in Moliambo, a small village in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), specifically in Kikwit, Kwilu Province. He is one of the founding members of musical band Wenge Musica, which was established in 1981 while he was still pursuing a degree in accountancy. Werrason, and his college friends Didier Masela, Aimé Buanga, Machiro Kifaya and others formed the band and were later joined by J.B Mpiana.[1][2][3][4]
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Birth name | Noel Ngiama Makanda |
Also known as | King of the forest, Igwe of the jungle, Ya Ngiama, Ambassadeur de la paix, Afula tala te, Le roi de la forêt |
Born | (1965-12-25) December 25, 1965 (age 58) Kikwit, Kwilu District, Congo-Leopoldville (modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, multiple instruments, percussion |
Years active | 1981–present |
Website | Werrason Official Website |
Following the dissolution of the original Wenge Musica, Werrason went on to co-found Wenge Musica Maison Mère (WMMM), a musical band that he created alongside Didier Masela and Adolphe Dominguez. Werrason's prodigious singing mastery, performance, and leadership have earned him a prominent position in Congolese and African music. He has been described by United Nations Global Compact as "an Ambassador For Peace" and "people's singer".[1][5]