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Zaiko Langa Langa is a Congolese soukous band that was formed in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo, on December 24, 1969. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, they signed with various record labels, and since 1982, they have operated their own label. The band's lineup from 1984 to 1988 included N'Yoka Longo, Dindo Yogo, J.P. Buse, Lengi Lenga, Bimi Ombale, and Gilbert Benamayi on vocals. Nono Monzuluku and Bébe Atalaku contributed with shakers and animation, while Popolipo, Jimmy Yaba, Petit Poisson, Matima Mpiosso, Oncle Bapius, and Yvon Kabamba played guitar. José Lema was on synthesizer, and Meridjo Belobi and Bakunde Ilo Pablo were on drums, with Djerba Mandjeku on congas. Drummer Petit Cachet, who was a member from 1980 to 1981, had a brief return in 1985.