Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini
Orchestre Bana Mboka
- Artist
- Orchestre Bana Mboka
- Label
- Action (16)
- Catalog number
- AC.1
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Genre
- Latin
What’s on it
Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini has 2 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
ANzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata
- Composed By
- Amba-Zozo
BOlingi Nini
- Composed By
- Bholen
Where to find one
Search for Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
This 45 RPM single, released on the Action label under catalog number AC.1, represents a quintessential piece of Congolese rumba from the golden era of the genre. Orchestre Bana Mboka emerged during a period of intense musical creativity in Kinshasa, when band leaders were shifting toward the sophisticated, guitar-driven sound that would define the region's contribution to African popular music throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
The production captures the hallmark interplay between intricate, melodic guitar arpeggios and the emotive vocal performances that characterized Congolese dance music. While archival details regarding the specific session engineers are sparse, the release reflects the standard industry practice of the time where local labels served as vital conduits for recording popular dance orchestras, effectively documenting the evolution of rumba as it integrated diverse influences into a distinctly urban Congolese aesthetic.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real records collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini
Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini is a record in the Vinyl Records catalog on collecto.rs. Orchestre Bana Mboka. Catalog data is sourced from Discogs. No public records collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini on collecto.rs?
Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your record, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other vinyl records collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Nzeza Akobala Ngai Na Palata / Olingi Nini is sourced from Discogs. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs records tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your records is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every record you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
)