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{{About|region of Kinshasa|other uses|Matongé (disambiguation){{!}}Matongé}}
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'''Matonge''', or '''Matongé''' ({{IPA-fr|matɔŋɡe|pron}}), is a notable neighbourhood in the north of the commune of [[Kalamu]] within the city of [[Kinshasa]] in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
 
Situated between the Victoire quarter and the [[Stade Tata Raphaël]], itMatonge is oneknown offor theits principalnightlife, locationsincluding ofbars.<ref>{{Cite Kinshasa'sweb nightlife|last=AfricaNews |date=September 7, with2021 many|title=DR barsCongo: andrubbish restaurantsbins inspire Kinshasa performers |url=https://www.africanews.com/2021/09/07/dr-congo-rubbish-bins-inspire-kinshasa-performers/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Africanews |language=en}}</ref> There are also several recording studios based in the quarter.
 
It is best known as a cultural and musical center of Congolese music, from where groups such as [[Papa Wemba]]'s [[Viva La Musica]] launched the musical careers of numerous figures including [[Koffi Olomidé]] and [[King Kester Emeneya]].
 
During the colonial period, the area [[Former place names in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|was called Renkin]].
 
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