14 Adiza by Lokassa Ya Mbongo

Legendary Congolese rhythm guitarist, composer, and arranger Lokassa ya M'bongo (1946–2023) permanently reshaped the sound of African music. Nicknamed "The Moneyman," Denis Kasiya Lokassa (as he was born) brought unparalleled brilliance to the guitar, rising from his early days with Tabu Ley's Orchestre Afrisa International to co-founding the iconic, chart-topping supergroup Soukous Stars.