Gaz Mawete in show in Kinshasa for Valentine’s Day

Kinshasa, January 28^th, 2026 (CPA).- A popular concert by Congolese singer Gaz Mawete is scheduled on February 14^th in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), CPA has learned on Wednesday through a post on the artist’s social media pages. ‘I have just confirmed that we will be organising a concert to present our album Prototype. On February 14^th, we will celebrate together, among lovers,’ singer Gaz Mawete has declared in a message to his fans. The event, organised to mark Valentine’s Day, is part of the official launching of his new album Prototype, which was recently released on the music market. Taking advantage of this announcement, Gaz Mawete has also called on young Congolese graphic artists and designers to be creative, inviting them to submit promotional posters for the concert. ‘Send me your posters. We will choose one from among those submitted, and I will work with its creator,’ he has specified. Much appreciated from the public for his stage performances and his musical universe combining modern rumba, Afro-pop and R&B, Gaz Mawete promises a show dedicated to lovers and enthusiasts of Congolese urban music. This concert promises to be one of the major cultural events of Valentine’s Day in Kinshasa.  Born on September 30^th, 1991, in Kinshasa, Gael Kapia Mawete, known by his stage name Gaz Mawete, is a Congolese singer-songwriter and dancer. He was discovered by the general public after winning a music competition organised by a local telecommunications company, considered as one of the most important in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is also known for his hit song ‘Olingi Nini’, which has become a viral sensation on all music download platforms with over six million views. ACP/