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Jose Ikotela

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Biography
José ikotela is a bassist, Guitarist and singer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In search of a better life and more opportunity, he relocated to South Africa in 2005 where he performs regularly and is also an artistic director.

How we met:

Our first night in Cape Town we went to eat supper at a restaurant called Mama Africa on Long Street in the center of town. Throughout our meal we heard vibrant sounds of African music coming from the other room and were seduced. During the band’s set break we introduced ourselves and talked with Mermans, the band’s leader, about our project and he immediately was in unison with us. We set a time to meet the next day to film and record their music. The band was Afro Fiesta in which José was a bass player and vocalist.

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PFC Videos Featuring Jose Ikotela
Independence Cha Cha | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

Jun 30, 2020

African Queen | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

May 19, 2020

Maria | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

Feb 28, 2020

Love | Song Around The World

Jul 24, 2019

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