Bibi krubwa biography
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Watch 1987's 'La Vie Est Belle' Starring The Late Papa Wemba
Photo of film art courtesy of Jeremy Rall.
I first heard of Papa Wemba through the movie La vie est belle, which translates to "Life is beautiful," or “Life is rosy.” Although it was released in 1987, some African countries still did not have TV stations, so it garnered so much popularity when high school students were lucky enough to watch it in the movie theater at their schools.
This film was also just as prominent like 1980’s The Gods Must Be Crazy, because they were able to depict the life that most of the people knew well in the countries that make up central and southern Africa.
Papa Wemba played the lead role, Kourou, who was a peasant from a village deep in the former Zaire, today’s Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kourou had the dream of becoming a great musician. He decided to leave the village venture off to the capital, Kinshasa, barefoot with his traditional musical instrument.
When he reached Kinshasa, he realized life in the city was starkly different and went through life’s ups and downs. As he struggled to overcome the challenges of adapting his music from the village to the city, he manages to make the new friends who are the big names in the history o
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LA VIE Relaxation BELLE (LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL)
Title: La Compete est Belle
Director: Mwezé Nganguraand Benoît Lamy
Year make merry Release: 1987
Language: French, Lingala
Run time: 83 minutes.
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In a fun packed week of activities, Ancestral Legacies at Gateshead Caedmon Hall explores the many ways African art forms have travelled geographically and across generations.
This exciting programme of afro-centric events kicks off with:
African Film Night
A rare screening of the hit comedy La Vie est Bellestarring Congolese superstar musician, Papa Wemba and Bibi Krubwa.
Thurs 12 June at 8pm. All tickets £3
| Batanai's grand marimba section |
Vibrations Theatre Group
Vibrations brings the energy and colour of an African village to life, on stage. Traditional instruments, movement, song, costumes, masks and other artifacts are used to create as complete picture of African culture and life.
A great family event, with lots of audience participation. Fri 13 June at 8pm. Tickets £3/£4.
Drummingand dance workshop
| Drumming for all ages |
The members of Batanai Marimba will demonstrate how the drum carries the heartbeat of African music, providing the rhythm for dance. There are many variations of drum, each telling a different story.
Suitable for all the family. Drums will be provided for those without one!
Sat 14 June 10am - 12 noon. All tickets £3
| Shona meets Zula |
Batanai Marimba
This unique nine piece band is driven by a stu