# Tabu Ley Rochereau

> Pascal-Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabu, known professionally as Tabu Ley Rochereau, was a Congolese singer-songwriter, record executive, and bandleader who became one of the most influential figures in Congolese rumba. Noted for his clarion baritone voice and prolific songwriting, he led or co-led several prominent bands, including African Fiesta with guitarist Nico Kasanda, African Fiesta National, and Orchestre Afrisa International. Dubbed "Le Seigneur Rochereau", "Vieux Maze", and "King of Congolese rumba", he is credited with composing more than 3,000 songs and recording 250 albums during a career spanning over five decades. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him 178th on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

*Congolese singer and songwriter*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Singer / Musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q177220))
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Born:** 1940-11-13
- **Died:** 2013-11-30
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 54.8 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 13.2 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 100.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 65.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 65.0 / 100

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