Kassongo started his music career in the DRC at the tender age of ten.

"I spent time listening to albums by the likes of Franco and Tabu Ley." Kasongo Says

Encouraged by his family to follow his heart, his interest in music grew and with time he and several like-minded colleagues came together and formed Super Mazembe. The original band comprised Atia Joe, Lovi Longomba, Bukalos Kayembe Rapok, Songole, Lobe Mapako, Talos, Longwa Didos and Fataki Lokasa who are all dead. The only surving band members are Kasongo and Dodo Dorris, who lives in South Africa.

Kasongo Wakanema is popular for many tunes among them "Kakolele Viva Christmas" or popularly known just as Viva Christmas by Baba Gaston's Orchestra Baba Nationale. Kasongo later Joined Super Mazembe

Kasongo has a new band

The new members are Kasongo (lead singer), Kasongo Jnr (the son of Kasongo, percussionist and singer), Maranata (key boardist), Kashindi ( bass guitar player), Ale Maindu (lead guitarist), Lei Mkonkole (drummist), Longwa Disco (singer), Alpha Nyuki (rhythm and lead guitar).

Kasongo is married to Achieng’ Kasongo. They have been married for 22 years, and have five children.

The Picture you see is of him in Nairobi