Diblo Dibala, often referred to as "Machine Gun" for his rapid and skillful guitar playing, is a renowned Congolese soukous musician born in 1954 in Kisangani. His musical journey began at 15 when he won a talent competition, leading to a brief stint with Franco's TPOK band. Dibala's career flourished in Paris, where he collaborated with Kanda Bongo Man, refining the uptempo riffing that became his signature in the soukous genre. He later formed the band Matchatcha, emphasizing dance grooves over lyrics. Dibala's innovative guitar work and energetic style have solidified his status as a pivotal figure in the evolution of soukous music. ([jabulaniradio.com](https://www.jabulaniradio.com/news/diblo-dibala-biography-88?utm_source=openai))