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Awilo Longomba is a popular Congolese musician who is known for his upbeat songs. His sophomore album, Coupé Bibamba catapulted him to international stardom. His music videos features beautiful African women with their waist twisting and seductive dance moves. Awilo comes from a line of musicians. His father, Victor Longomba was a founding member of T.P.O.K Jazz, a soukous band. Lovy, his late elder brother was a member of Super Mazembe. He was awarded the Best Soukous Entertainer for his album, “Super-Man†in 2009. With over 30 years in the music business, Awilo has collaborated with lots of great African artists such as Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky Kiambukuta, Simaro Lutumba, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, and others.