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Abeti Masikini

Congolese musician · DR Congo · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1954 to 1994 · aged 39

Elisabeth Finant, known professionally as Abeti Masikini, was a Congolese singer, composer, bandleader, and philanthropist. With a nearly three-decades-long career, she was a significant figure in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music.

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Knight of the National Order of the Leopard

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Often referred to as the "Queen of Soukous", she is noted for advocating gender equality, modernizing Congolese music, and inspiring successive generations of musicians. Her band, Les Redoutables, was a launching pad for numerous female artists.

Country
DR Congo
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 1994 · aged 39

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