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Congolese rhythm guitarist Lokassa Ya M'Bongo is dead

Lokassa Ya M'Bongo, a popular Congolese guitarist has died aged 76 in the US. [Courtesy: Twitter]

Famed Congolese rhythm guitarist Lokassa Kasia Dennis alias Ya M'Bongo has died at the age of 76 after a long illness.

According to Nairobi-based Congolese music promoter Tabu Osusa, Ya M'Bongo was ailing from heart-related diseases.

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