Marie-Claire Mboyo Moseka, professionally known as M'bilia Bel, is a celebrated Congolese singer and songwriter, often hailed as the "Queen of African Rumba." Born on January 10, 1959, in Kinshasa, she began her musical journey as a backup vocalist for Abeti Masikini's band, Les Redoutables, and later collaborated with Sam Mangwana. Her career soared in the early 1980s upon joining Tabu Ley Rochereau's Afrisa International, where their 1983 hit "Eswi Yo Wapi" catapulted her to stardom. M'bilia Bel's music seamlessly blends traditional Congolese rumba with soukous, rap, and zouk, exploring themes of love, politics, and education. Her dynamic stage presence and captivating soprano voice have left an indelible mark on African music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%27bilia_Bel?utm_source=openai))