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Ferre Gola: King or prince of rumba?

International Congolese artist Ferre Gola (Photo: David Gichuru/ Standard)

Move over Koffi Olomide, the rumba crown has two main contenders today, Ferre Gola and Fally Ipupa, both Congolese. And while Fally Ipupa might be the 'Prince of Rumba', the crown is Ferre Gola's to lose.

Now after Fally Ipupa, who performed in Nairobi on September 30, the next big Congolese rumba star to come calling might just be his biggest rival, Ferre Gola. He will be at the Nairobi Polo Club, on December 2.

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