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(Singer, Guitarist) Remmy Ongala was a Tanzanian guitarist and singer who made significant contributions to the soukous scene. Rising to fame in the 1980s, he played a pivotal role in introducing the soukous style to Tanzanian music. Ongala's music addressed various social issues, including poverty, AIDS/HIV, urbanization, and family life. Known as "Sauti ya Mnyonge" (voice of the poor man), he used his music as a tool to advocate for the elimination of racism and social injustice, embedding these messages in his lyrics.
