Meridjo Belobi

Meridjo Belobi
Meridjo Belobi in 1979
Background information
Birth nameJean-Marie Belobi Ng’ekerme
Born(1952-12-22)December 22, 1952
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DiedAugust 27, 2020(2020-08-27) (aged 67)
Liège, Belgium
GenresCongolese rumba
Occupation(s)Drummer and songwriter
InstrumentDrums
Years active1971–2019
Formerly ofZaïko Langa Langa

Jean-Marie Belobi Ng'ekerme (22 December 1952 – 27 August 2020), known professionally as Meridjo Belobi, was a Congolese drummer and songwriter. Known for being a long-time drummer for Zaïko Langa Langa, he is credited as the creator of the cavacha drum pattern, which gained international recognition and is considered as a major contribution to African music.

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