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5 unusual facts about Kongo people


A Daughter of the Congo

Lupelta (Katherine Noisette) is a mixed-race Congolese girl who was stolen at birth and raised by a hostile tribe.

André Milongo

Milongo's government was dominated by members of the Lari and Bakongo ethnic groups.

Awilo Longomba

Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo.

Kongo people

They played an important role as supporters of King João III of Lemba in the 1670s and were part of the invading force that destroyed São Salvador in 1678.

Occupé Bayenga

Occupé Bayenga Lopalo (born 8 November 1989) is a Congolese naturalized Chilean footballer who plays for Universidad de Concepción as a striker.



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