JOLIE DETTA KAMENGA KAYOBOTE-A RENOWNED CONGOLESE SINGER,SONGWRITER,DANCER & EVANGELIST

Описание: Jolie Detta (born Jolie Detta Kamenga Kayobote, c. 1968) is a renowned Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, and evangelist who rose to international fame in the mid-1980s as a leading female voice in the Congolese rumba and soukous scenes. She is most celebrated for her work with the legendary TPOK Jazz and her later transition to gospel music under the name Evangeliste Myriam.
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Early Career and Rise to Fame
Born in Kinshasa to a Greek father and a Congolese mother, Detta's multicultural heritage and "velvety" voice made her a standout talent early on.
Debut (1983–1984): She began her career with the band Choc Stars.
Afrisa International (1985): She briefly joined Tabu Ley Rochereau's Orchestre Afrisa International, where he gave her the stage name Samantha Ley.
TPOK Jazz (1986): Her career reached a pinnacle when she joined Franco Luambo's TPOK Jazz. She became the first female artist to record extensively with the band, featuring on the iconic EP Le Grand Maitre Franco et son Tout Puissant O.K. Jazz et Jolie Detta.
Signature Hits: She is immortalized by the songs "Massu" and "Layile", which are considered some of the most memorable tracks in TPOK Jazz’s history.
Musical Peaks and Awards
After a brief return to Choc Stars, Detta joined Bozi Boziana's Orchestre Anti-Choc in 1988.
Recognition: Her performance on the album La Reine de Sabah (1988) earned her the Best Voice of the Year award, and the title track was named Best Song of the Year.
Kenya Tour: Her 1986 tour of Kenya with OK Jazz remains a legendary moment in her career, catapulting her to stardom across East Africa.
Transition to Gospel and Current Life
In the 1990s, Detta underwent a profound spiritual shift, leaving the secular music industry to devote herself to Christian ministry.
New Identity: She adopted the name Evangeliste Myriam (or Soeur Myriam) and began producing gospel music.
Relocation: She spent significant time in Luanda, Angola, and later reports indicate she relocated to Zurich, Switzerland, where she continues her work as an evangelist.