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Werrason

Werrason
Werrason in 2007
Werrason in 2007
Background information
Birth nameNoel Ngiama Makanda
Also known as
  • Roi De La Forêt
  • Phénomène
  • Igwe
  • Ambassadeur De La Paix
  • Vieux N'Soné
  • Émérite
  • Grand Formateur
  • Papa Formidable
  • Ya Ngiama
  • Ya Père Noël
Born (1965-12-25) December 25, 1965 (age 58)
Kikwit, Kwilu District, Congo-Leopoldville
(modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
  • record producer
  • arranger
  • dancer
  • choreographer
Instrument(s)Vocals, multiple instruments, percussion
Years active1981–present
Formerly ofWenge Musica
WebsiteWerrason Official Website

Noël Ngiama Makanda (born 25 December 1965), known professionally as Werrason, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, composer, producer, philanthropist, and the bandleader of Wenge Musica Maison Mère.[1][2][3][4] He was a co-founding member of Wenge Musica, a musical group that played a pivotal role in the development of the ndombolo dance music genre during the 1990s.[5][4][6][7][8]

Ngiama is widely recognized as one of the emblematic figures of Wenge Musica. His compositions, such as "Mulolo," "Kin É Bougé" (featuring JB Mpiana), and notably "Kala-Yi-Boeing," are acclaimed as some of Wenge Musica's most distinguished works.[9][10][11] Following the disbandment of Wenge Musica in 1997 due to internal discord between Ngiama and JB Mpiana, the group bifurcated into Wenge Musica Maison Mère under Ngiama's leadership and Wenge BCBG Les Anges Adorables led by JB Mpiana.[12][3]

In December 1999, Wenge Musica Maison Mère released the ndombolo-infused album Solola Bien!, which achieved gold certification and experienced immediate success across Africa and its diaspora in France.[13][14][15] In September 2000, Wenge Musica Maison Mère became the second African act to perform and sell out the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy following Koffi Olomidé earlier that year.[16][17][18] With a career spanning nearly four decades, Werrason has produced numerous successful studio albums, including seven with Wenge Musica, nine with Wenge Musica Maison Mère, and four solo studio albums. Notable solo releases include Kibuisa Mpimpa (2001), Témoignage (2005), Sans Poteau (2015), and 7 jours de la semaine (2017).[19][20][3]

Aside from music, Ngiama is renowned for his humanitarian work. He founded the Werrason Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids orphans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[5] Recognized as an "Ambassador For Peace" and "people's singer" by the United Nations Global Compact,[21][22] Ngiama is an advocate for UNESCO's initiatives against AIDS and discrimination.[5]

Career

Early years and formation of Wenge Musica Maison Mère (WMMM)

When Werrason's college band Wenge Musica split in December 1997, Werrason, Masela, and Dominguez then created Wenge Musica Maison Mère, a band based at Zamba Playa in Kinshasa. With the help of among others Sankara de Kunta and Zacharie Babaswe, Werrason travelled the country to recruit young musicians. The band's first album, Force d'Intervention Rapide was released on November 28, 1998.[23]

His song "Chantal Switzerland" became a noted song of the year, while his animator Bill Clinton Kalonji was voted best animator.[24] Their second album, Solola Bien (1999) was successful in the African music scene,[25] and earned the Gold Record in France.

In June 2001, Werrason released his first solo album Kibuisa Mpimpa, a double CD with 17 tracks. This recording was the result of five years of preparation,[26] four months of studio work, and over 2,000 hours of writing. This album won him two Kora awards in South Africa, including[27] "Best Artist" in Africa and "Best Album" in Central Africa.

Later that year, Werrason performed back-to-back concerts at Zénith Paris, one of the largest concert halls in France. He toured Europe including London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Rome, and Stockholm. The United Nations have awarded him the title of Universal Ambassador of Peace. In 2001, Werrason was received by Pope John Paul II. Since then, he has spoken for UNESCO campaigns against AIDS and discrimination, and in campaigns against early marriages and to promote education for girls. During his world tour, performed with other African artists including[28] Manu Dibango at the Paris Olympia, Passi, Doc Gynéco, Benji and Akil. Werrason also collaborated with Shaggy.[29] In the same year, Werrason performed a concert at Stade des Martyrs, which was attended by over 100,000 people.[30] He also performed for 17,000 at Bercy in 2000.

Controversies

JB Mpiana (middle, dressed red and green) in 2007

In September 2021, the Parisian prefecture announced the cancellation of a large concert of Werrason which was to be held at the Zénith of Paris, citing "risks of serious disturbances to the public order and of attacking the safety of the spectators", in particular with threats of the demonstrations of radical opponents to the regime in place. Werrason has expressed his anger towards France.[31]

Discography

Albums

For discography with the group, see Wenge Musica Maison Mère.
  • 2001: Kibuisa Mpimpa
  • 2005: Temoignage
  • 2014: Fleche Ingeta
  • 2015: Sans Poteau
  • 2017: 7 Jours de la Semaine
  • 2019: Formidable

Singles

  • 2013: "I Found a Way" (feat. Mohombi)
  • 2014: "Block Cadenas"
  • 2017: "Diemba (Balançoire Générique)"
  • 2017: "Conscience Bela"
  • 2019: "Formidable"
  • 2020: "Yeke Yeke" (feat. Bikorine & But Na Filet)
Featured in
  • 2021: "RDV" (Picolcrist bil feat. Werrason)

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref.
2001 Kora Awards Best Male Artist of Africa Himself Won [32]
2001 Kora Awards Best Male Artist of Central Africa Himself Won [32]
2004 Kora Awards Best Central African Male With Félix Wazekwa Won
2004 Kora Awards Best Male African Artist Himself Won
2005 Kora Awards Best Male Artist of Central Africa Himself Won

References

  1. ^ Ngaira, Amos (May 20, 2016). "Singer Werrason's date with Nairobi, Kisumu fans". Nation. Nairobi, kenya. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Résistances et dissidences: l'Afrique centrale des droits de l'homme , Volume 2 (in French). Paris, France: Éditions Karthala. January 1, 2003. p. 68. ISBN 978-2-84586-346-0.
  3. ^ a b c Diala, Jordache (January 5, 2017). "Congo-Kinshasa: 52 ans d'âge et 35 ans de carrière officielle - Werrason - Le secret du succès !" [Congo-Kinshasa: 52 years of age and 35 years of official career - Werrason - The secret of success!]. Laprosperiteonline.net/ (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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  7. ^ Otieno, Charles. "The return of Wenge Musica". Evewoman Magazine. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
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  9. ^ The Beat, Volume 20. Melbourne, Australia: Beat Magazine. 2001. p. 65.
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  11. ^ The Beat, Volume 19. Melbourne, Australia: Beat Magazine. 2000. p. 32.
  12. ^ The Beat, Volume 26, Issues 2-4. Melbourne, Australia: Beat Magazine. 2007. p. 52.
  13. ^ Rorison, Sean (2008). Congo. Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom: Bradt Travel Guides. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-84162-233-0.
  14. ^ Diambu, Diambu Di (November 7, 2002). "Congo-Kinshasa : Le Ndombolo qui triomphe, le ndombolo qu'on dénigre: Que la musique soit avec vous !" [Congo-Kinshasa: The Ndombolo that triumphs, the Ndombolo that is denigrated: May the music be with you!]. Lephareonline.net/ (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Rorison, Sean (2012). Congo: Democratic Republic – Republic. Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom: Bradt Travel Guides. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-84162-391-7.
  16. ^ Babunga, Benjamin (September 15, 2017). "Le 16 septembre 2000, Werrason devient le deuxième artiste-musicien africain à remplir la salle mythique de Paris-Bercy, en France" [On 16 September 2000, Werrason became the second African artist to fill the legendary hall of Paris-Bercy in France]. Babunga.alobi.cd (in French). Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Yunduka, Karim (October 29, 2020). "Musique : Werrason prêt pour son concert au Zénith de Paris en 2021" [Music: Werrason ready for his concert at the Zénith de Paris in 2021]. Adiac-congo.com (in French). Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  18. ^ "Werrason déplore l'annulation de son concert au Zénith de Paris" [Werrason deplores the cancellation of his concert at the Zénith in Paris]. Latempete.info (in French). September 21, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "Press kit for Noël Werrason Ngiama Makanda" (PDF). Idamawatu.tripod.com. p. 6. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  20. ^ Kanka, Joseph (July 27, 2001). "Congo-Kinshasa : Wenge Musica maison Mère réclame un peu partout à travers la capitale : Werrason à Naïrobi le week-end prochain" [Congo-Kinshasa: Wenge Musica maison Mère is calling all over the capital: Werrason in Nairobi next weekend]. Lephareonline.net/ (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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  29. ^ "Shaggy A Kinshasa !". Echodynamic.oldiblog.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
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  31. ^ "RDC: le chanteur Werrason en colère après l'annulation d'un concert en France". www.jeuneafrique.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
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