“Kassongo,” an old hit by Orchestra Super Mazembe, gets a new lease on life on TikTok

The famous song “Kassongo” by Orchestra Super Mazembe is making a comeback after more than 40 years, winning the hearts of a new group of people all over the world.

From the famous album Giants of East Africa, this classic hit has caused a TikTok frenzy, with over 157,000 user-generated videos and millions of views so far this year.

“Kassongo,” which came out in 1977 and is a classic of East African music, combines the catchy beats of Congolese rumba with moving stories. The catchy beat and catchy chorus of the song have made it the perfect background music for TikTok makers who make dance challenges, nostalgic skits, and tributes to other cultures.

At its core, the song is a moving tale of a worried wife begging with her husband, Kasongo wa Kanema (a member of the group), to come home after he mysteriously left. Her soulful lament, mixed with the band’s lush instruments, makes for an emotional and melodic experience that sticks with people deeply.

Creators from all over the world are enjoying the song’s timeless appeal as it goes viral again. Many people have praised “Kassongo” as a masterpiece that brings people of different generations and cultures together. This adds to Orchestra Super Mazembe’s image as African music’s pioneers.

A band member said of the song’s renewed success, “It’s amazing to see how music continues to live on beyond time and space.” “Kassongo” has always been a special song, and seeing it connect with a new group of people shows how magical it is.

This comeback has also brought new life to the album Giants of East Africa, which is seeing a huge increase in streams and sales on digital platforms. Orchestra Super Mazembe was a group that helped shape East Africa’s music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Fans old and new are finding their unique sound.