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Lucie Eyenga Moseka was a pioneering vocalist in Congolese rumba music, born in Bandaka (formerly Coquelathville) in the Belgian Congo. Discovered in 1954 by virtuoso guitarist Zacharie Elenga "Jhimmy," she was signed to the Opika label, where she showcased her skills as an improvisational and expressive singer as well as a talented musical arranger. Her emphasis on vocal harmonies led to hits like "Ohé Suka ya Rhumba" and "Mokili Makalamba," earning her a devoted following. Eyenga gained further recognition as a member of the orchestra African Jazz from 1954 to 1956, under the mentorship of Joseph Kabasele. After the closure of the Opika label, she transitioned to the Esengo label, continuing to rise in prominence between 1957 and 1958 with the Orchestre Rock A Mambo, contributing to popular tracks such as "Brigitte," "Mabe na yo moko," "Dit moninga," "Nasepeli mingi," and "Zozo moke." Following the closure of Editions Esengo and the breakup of Rock-a-Mambo, Eyenga's career experienced a brief hiatus until she reemerged in Brazzaville with the Orchestre Negro-Band, recording memorable songs like "Adoula" and "Georgette." In 1983, she returned to the music scene, performing with L'Orchestre African Fiesta Sukisa

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