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February 20, 2026
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Sam Mangwana celebrates 81st birthday and 62 years in music

Sam Mangwana celebrates 81st birthday and 62 years in music

Last month, the veteran singer launched a website through which his fans will be able to interact with him...

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Celebrated African crooner Sam Mangwana is marking his 81st birthday and 62 years in music, reflecting on a career filled with accolades, including recent recognition in DR Congo and by Unesco as a rhumba ambassador.

  • Sam Mangwana, born February 21, 1945, in Kinshasa, DR Congo, now resides in Luanda, Angola.
  • He was recently honored by DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi for his musical prowess.
  • Mangwana, fluent in French, Lingala, Portuguese, English, and Kiswahili, launched a new website last month for fan interaction.
  • He is known for hits like "Fatimata" and "Maria Tebbo", and for his influential work with bands such as African Fiesta and TPOK Jazz.

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