Lola Djangi Chécain

Full name	Lola Djangi Chécain
Date of birth	18thAug. 1942
Country	Congolese

Lola Djangi Chécain was a prolific Congolese singer, composer, and a foundational member of the legendary TPOK Jazz band. Born on August 18, 1942, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chécain emerged from a musical family and began his professional journey in the early 1960s before joining Franco Luambo Makiadi’s TPOK Jazz in 1967. He was celebrated for his mastery as a "deuxième" (second voice), providing the rich harmonic support and warm, resonant textures essential to the Soukous and Congolese Rumba sound. Beyond his vocal contributions, he was a talented songwriter responsible for classics such as "Lolaka" and "Nganda Macampagne." He remained a dedicated pillar of the Congolese music scene until his passing on August 10, 1992, leaving behind a legacy that continues through his musical lineage.