Matonge (Kinshasa)

This article is about region of Kinshasa. For other uses, see Matongé.

Matonge, or Matongé, is a notable neighbourhood in the north of the commune of Kalamu within the city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Situated between the Victoire quarter and the Tata Raphaël Stadium, it is one of the principal locations of Katanga's nightlife, with many bars and restaurants. There are also several recording studios based in the quarter.

It is best known as a cultural and musical center of Congolese music, from where groups such as Papa Wemba's Viva La Musica launched the musical careers of numerous figures including Koffi Olomidé and King Kester Emeneya.

During the colonial period, the area was called Renkin.

External links

Distractions Congo: A Matongé, On Ne Dort Jamais, On danse at Inter Press Service (IPS)
Kinshasa-Brussels: From Matonge to Matonge at Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMAC-KMMA)

Communes of the city-province of Kinshasa

Funa District	Bandalungwa Bumbu Kalamu Matonge Kasa-Vubu Makala Ngiri-Ngiri Selembao

Lukunga District	Barumbu Gombe Kinshasa (commune) Kintambo Lingwala Mont Ngafula Ngaliema

Mont Amba District	Kisenso Lemba Limete Matete Ngaba

Tshangu District	Kimbanseke Maluku Masina Ndjili Nsele

Coordinates: 4°20′20″S 15°19′03″E / 4.3390°S 15.3176°E / -4.3390; 15.3176

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