OUT NOW: 'Bobumue Buetu' (CJC) is available on all streaming platforms! Discover the album that marks the end of the music programme of Jeunesse Créative here.
The 10 young singers who participated in our mentoring program in Mbuji-Mayi, now known as the "Creative Youth Collective" (CJC), put their hearts into it — all you have to do is listen to the result! We celebrated the album's release with two concerts, on May 29th and 30th, at La Kasaienne.
Ten artists, two concerts
Ten young artists and a stage just waiting for them: the two concerts celebrating the release of "Bobumue Buetu" were destined to be a resounding success. On May 29th and 30th, 2026, the 10 musicians of the CJC presented their new songs to the public at La Kasaienne in Mbuji-Mayi. It was a fantastic conclusion to the mentorship program, one they won't soon forget!
Before Saturday's public concert, the CJC performed Friday evening before an audience of institutional representatives and other stakeholders. This was an opportunity to present certificates to all participants in the music program—not only to the singers, but also to the young set designers who, following intensive training, handled the technical aspects of the concerts—and to thank everyone who contributed to the development of the program.
Creative Youth in Mbuji-Mayi
In the framework of Jeunesse Créative, an initiative by Enabel in the DRC, Africalia has supported 10 singers from Mbuji-Mayi in the production of an album. The young talents participated in a nine-month programme designed to strengthen their artistic and managerial skills, which equipped them with the tools to shape their singing careers and conquer the national and international music market.
Following auditions in July 2025, 10 of the 28 candidates were selected to embark on the adventure: all promising talents, possessing strong creativity and genuine artistic ambition. Their names are: Percy P7, John Kabasele, Art Fils KAB, Jecolia Mwamba, Arsène Kabuaya, Alvine Foreva, Rebecca La Tigresse, Crédo Chrétien, Clara Light, and Étoile Kalorina.
The music project
In August, the artists embarked on an intensive course of training and collective creation. Through five training modules, they deepened their artistic skills and their knowledge of cultural management.
The first module, dedicated to artistic career management and led by Luc Mayitoukou, allowed them to better understand the professional realities of the music industry and positioning strategies. Under the guidance of Saintrick Mayitoukou, the artists then immersed themselves in musical composition and creation, exploring harmony, rhythm, and emotion. This work continued in October 2025 with a third module focused on musical arrangement, aiming to transform their creative ideas into finished works. December was devoted to strengthening vocal skills, under the guidance of trainer Fredy Massamba. Through in-depth coaching, the artists worked on pitch, breath control, diction, and interpretation, while developing a sense of ensemble through choral work.
This meticulous preparation contributed to the completion of the next phase of the journey: the recording of the twelve tracks that make up the collective album "Bobumue Buetu". Brought together under the name "Collectif Jeunesse Créative" (CJC), the singers gave shape to a common musical project, reflecting their cross-influences.
Finally, in March 2026, Serge Mpatha guided the group on the challenges of communication and artistic image. Participants discussed, in particular, the use of social media, promotional techniques, and the construction of a coherent artist identity.
The album: "Bobumue Buetu"«
The release of the album "Bobumue Buetu" marks the culmination of the music project in Mbuji-Mayi. The album not only showcases the young artists' talent but also demonstrates their dedication and the progress they made throughout the mentoring program. "Bobumue Buetu," which means "our unity" in Tshiluba, is the result of collaborative work, mutual exchange and inspiration, and shared growth. The vision of Africalia and Enabel, who initiated the project—to innovatively strengthen the Kasai music ecosystem—has thus become an audible reality.
