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Bandcamp / Buy Two dates figure crucially in Bahati Sapiens Moïse Dhekana’s artistic career. In 2002, in his hometown of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo—a city of 900,000, located near Lake Albert—he formed his first band. Rapping over Congolese soukous, he earned his nickname, Rey Sapienz, el Rey Mago—the wise king. He was 12 years old. Ten years later, he traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to collaborate with artists in the city’s burgeoning electronic scene. B...

Nyege Nyege Tapes announce new album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble Na Zala Zala is a statement that speaks to the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyege Nyege Tapes announce new album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble Na Zala Zala is a statement that speaks to the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of Congo. SHARE : Kampala imprint Nyege Nyege Tapes have announced the debut album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble...