Afara Tsena Fukushima, whose real name is Raphael Owary Houssene, hails from
Congo-Brazzaville, and is one of the leading songwriters and artists on the
African music scene. Right from the start, he fused traditional Congolese sounds
with coupé-décalé and ndombolo to create a unique style: Afro-Mbokalisation. His
career took off with landmark tracks such as"Jalousie","Mbokalisation 3.0"
and"Mboka mopaya", which won over an international audience. In May 2024, he
brought the house down at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris, marking a milestone
in his ascent. His second live concert i...