Makoma
Makoma
Group
About Makoma
Makoma is a Congolese Christian musical group composed of members of the Makoma family. Originally from Kinshasa, the group was initially formed by six siblings—Nathalie, Annie, Pengani, Tutala, Duma, and Martin Makoma—alongside a non-family member, Patrick Badine, who joined in the late 1990s. Performing in Lingala, English, French, Dutch, and German, the group is regarded as one of the most prominent gospel acts in Africa and among the African diaspora. Their musical style blends elements of Congolese rumba, soukous, ndombolo, pop, soul, contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and reggae. Founded in 1993 by Tutala Makoma, the group began performing publicly in 1995 under the name Nouveau Testament ("New Testament"). Following the family's emigration to Germany in 1985 and subsequent relocation to the Netherlands in 1995, the group adopted the name Makoma, derived from their surname. Their debut studio album, Nzambe Na Bomoyi, was released in 1999 through Westcoast Studios in Rotterdam, a label owned by Tutala. The album, which sold over one million copies, was propelled by the success of its lead single, "Napesi", and brought the group widespread acclaim across the continent. Makoma's second studio album, Mokonzi Na Bakonzi, was released in 2002 through the Cameroonian label JPS Production and received critical praise, particularly for its title track. In 2004, the group underwent a significant transition following the departure of lead vocalist Nathalie, who left to pursue a solo career. Nevertheless, she continued to contribute to the group's third studio album, Na Nzambe Te, Bomoyi Te, released in 2006 through Westcoast Music Production and distributed by the French-African label Sonima Music. The band's fourth and final studio album, Evolution, was released on 28 January 2012 under BC3 Media Limited. After an extended hiatus, Makoma initially announced a reunion in 2023; however, internal disagreements, particularly Nathalie's reluctance to participate, delayed the effort. On 1 March 2025, the group officially reunited, including all original members, as confirmed by a cryptic video shared on social media.
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