About Yondo Sister
Born 1958. Yondo Sister is a Congolese musician and recording artist.
Denise Kusala Yondo (born 23 April 1958), known professionally as Yondo Sister is a Congolese musician mainly associated with the soukous genre of music and the kwassa kwassa dance. She is often referred to as "the queen of soukous" or "the queen of rumba".
Early life She was born in the city of Bukavu, in a musical family, the daughter of a Congolese father and a Belgian-Congolese mother.
Career She began her career as a singer in Tabu Ley Rochereau's band L'afrisa International, alongside her sister, Chantal Yondo. She initially planned to become a dancer and credits Rochereau with her switch
Personal life Yondo currently resides in Paris.
Discography FBI (2001) Agenda (2002) Dernière Minute(1995) Deviation (1993) Bazo (1991) Planete (1999)
Agenda (2003)
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Who is Yondo Sister?
Congolese musician
When was Yondo Sister born?
Yondo Sister was born on 23 April 1958 in Zaire.
What is Yondo Sister's occupation?
Yondo Sister is a musician and recording artist.
What nationality is Yondo Sister?
Yondo Sister is Congolese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yondo Sister. https://biography.guide/yondo-sister/
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