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Matonge, or Matongé, 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, it is one of the principal locations of Kinshasa's nightlife, with many bars and restaurants. 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.

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  • Matonge est un quartier populaire du nord de la commune de Kalamu dans la province de Kinshasa, en République démocratique du Congo. Situé entre le quartier Victoire et le Stade Tata Raphaël, il est l'un des principaux lieux de la vie nocturne de Kinshasa, rassemblant bars et restaurants. S'y trouvent également de nombreux studios d'enregistrement musicaux. Il est surtout connu pour être le carrefour culturel de la musique congolaise, d'où ont émergé les groupes tels que Viva La Musica de Papa Wemba qui a lancé plusieurs artistes musiciens comme Koffi Olomidé, King Kester Emeneya et bien d'autres; qui à ses premières heures de gloire faisait ses spectacles à la Place Vis-à-vis à proximité du Rond-point Victoire.[pertinence contestée][réf. nécessaire]. (fr)
  • Matonge, or Matongé, 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, it is one of the principal locations of Kinshasa's nightlife, with many bars and restaurants. 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 was called Renkin. (en)
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  • Matonge, or Matongé, 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, it is one of the principal locations of Kinshasa's nightlife, with many bars and restaurants. 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. (en)
  • Matonge est un quartier populaire du nord de la commune de Kalamu dans la province de Kinshasa, en République démocratique du Congo. Situé entre le quartier Victoire et le Stade Tata Raphaël, il est l'un des principaux lieux de la vie nocturne de Kinshasa, rassemblant bars et restaurants. S'y trouvent également de nombreux studios d'enregistrement musicaux. (fr)
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  • Matonge (Kinshasa) (fr)
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