Werrason
- January 9, 2024
- Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Werrason |
Occupation | Singer |
Date Of Birth | Dec 25, 1965(1965-12-25) |
Age | 59 |
Birthplace | Kikwit |
Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Werrason Biography
Name | Werrason |
Birthday | Dec 25 |
Birth Year | 1965 |
Place Of Birth | Kikwit |
Birth Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Parents | Théo Musoko, Albertine Mukala |
Spouse | Sylvie Mpata Masaki |
Children(s) | Gladie Ngiama, Exaucée Ngiama |
Werrason is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on December 25, 1965 in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Noel Ngiama Makanda (b. 25 December 1965) who is professionally known as Werra Son is known as a Congolese musician. He is one of the founding musicians of the band Wenge Musica, founded in 1981. There, he performed alongside stars such as JB Mpiana Blaise Bula as well as Didier Masela. He also co-founded of the Wenge Musica Maison Mere (WMM) musical group which he formed following the dissolution in Wenge Musica.
The college band of Werrason broke up in December 1997. Werrason, Dominguez and Masela formed Wenge Musica Maison Mere, the band that was based at Zamba Playa in Kinshasa. They were headed by D. R. Congo and Werrason with the assistance from Sankara de Kunta and Zachary Babaswe. Werrason was on the road to find young musicians the main members of his band included Masela, Dominguez, Ferre Gola Baby Ndombe, Seseli Adjani, JDT Mulopwe, Celeo Scram, Bill Kalondji, Serge Mabiala, Didier Lacoste, Lay Chou, Michael Shendu as well as musicians Flam Kapaya Japonaise Maladi Christian Mwepu along with the drummers Papay Kakol as well as Ali Mbonda. The album that he first released, Force d’Intervention Rapide was released towards the end of 1998.
Later that year, Werrason performed back-to-back concerts at Zénith Paris, one of the largest concert halls in France. He toured Europe including London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Rome, and Stockholm. The United Nations have awarded him the title of Universal Ambassador of Peace. In 2001, Werrason was received by Pope John Paul II. Since then, he has spoken for UNESCO campaigns against AIDS and discrimination, and in campaigns against early marriages and to promote education for girls. During his world tour, performed with other African artists including Manu Dibango at the Paris Olympia, Passi, Doc Gynéco, and Benji and Akil. Werrason also collaborated with Shaggy. In the same year, Werrason performed a concert at Stade des Martyrs, which was attended by over 100,000 people. He also performed for 17,000 at Bercy in 2000.
In 2004, Werrason released Alerte Generale, a 4-track single, then proceeded on a European tour to promote the album. In 2005, during performances in Africa and Europe, he reorganized Wenge Musica Maison Mère, and continued work on his second solo album, Temoignage de Miracle, a 14-track double CD released in early 2005. Werrason won a 2005 KORA award for best artist in Central Africa.
When he returned after his return to Kinshasa, JB Mpiana released his solo album Faux De L’Amour at the Grand Hotel Kinshasa in December 1997. This caused the group to break up. The musicians who were aligned with JB Mpiana and Blaise Bula exchanged words on the stage with Blaise Bula who was later aligned with JB Mpiana. He sarcastically told Werrason, “my friend, you dream, and in your dreams, you would like to be Blaise Bula, JB Mpiana Alain Makaba – it is allowed to dream, my brother.” The incident took place during the presence and presence Papa Wemba, who was an invited guest. The concert is now be referred to by the name of le Concert de la Separation (English the concert commemorating that separation).
Werrason Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Werrason is one of the richest Singer from Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Werrason 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At the age of eight, Werrason was singing in the local church in Kinshasa, Congo. He was an avid martial artist and became a champion in the martial arts by twelve years old. While he was studying the field of accounting Werrason along with his university classmates Didier Masela Adolphe Dominguez J.B Mpiana, and Blaise Bula, formed an ensemble of musicians Wenge Musica 4X4 Tout Terrain Bon Chic Bon Genre.
Wenge Musica BCBG 4×4 split in 1995 due to disagreements over money between producers, directors and promoters, who sought to benefit from the new stars, after they parted ways. The band members began to align with JB Mpiana as the bandleader and around Werrason the band’s deputy. The band’s tour of Nairobi and then Abidjan showed the growing tensions within the band. On Nairobi, during the Nairobi tour Werrason was quiet and was only seen with Adolphe as well as Didier Masela.
His song “Chantal Switzerland” became a noted song of the year, while his animator Bill ‘Clinton’ Kalondji was voted best animator. His second album Solola Bien (1999) was successful in the African music scene, and earned the Golden Record in France. In the same year, WMM was voted the Best Congolese Group and Werrason was named artist of the year. In June 2001, Werrason released his first solo album Kibuisa Mpimpa, a double CD with 17 tracks. This recording was the result of five years of preparation, four months of studio work, and over 2,000 hours of writing. Kibuisa Mpimpa was described as “culturally revolutionary” by observers of African music. This album won him two Kora awards in South Africa, including “Best Artist” in Africa and “Best Album” in Central Africa.
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Who is Werrason Dating?
According to our records, Werrason married to Sylvie Mpata Masaki. As of December 1, 2023, Werrason’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Werrason Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Werrason celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.
Top Facts about Werrason
- Werrason is a Congolese musician and founder of Wenge Musica.
- He has released over 20 albums since the 1990s.
- His music blends traditional African rhythms with modern sounds.
- Werrason’s hit song “Sous-Sol” has over 10 million views on YouTube.
- He has won numerous awards, including Best African Artist at the Kora Awards in 2001.
- Werrason is known for his energetic live performances and dance moves.
- He has collaborated with other notable African musicians such as Fally Ipupa and Youssou N’Dour.
- In addition to music, he is also involved in philanthropic work through his foundation, Fondation Ebenezer Kepombia (FEK).
- Werrason’s fanbase extends beyond Africa to Europe and North America.
- He continues to be a prominent figure in the Congolese music scene today.