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Abeti Masikini

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Congolese musician

MusiciansLived 1954 to 1994 · aged 39
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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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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. 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.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1954 to 1994 · aged 39
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14 languages

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