Dena Mwana · Concert Live à Kinshasa (République démocratique du Congo) · 2023
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Live video · Gospel · 2020s
Dena Mwana — Live Concert in Kinshasa, 2023
Why this recording
Posted on Dena Mwana's own channel on 6 October 2023, the video documents the second edition of her gospel concert in Kinshasa, staged with partner Happy People Africa. The chapters separate written songs from moments of spontaneous worship, such as “Mona Ngai” or the “Monene” declaration, which makes the shape of the evening easy to follow. The ending is built as a frame: “Jesus ou Rien” is split in two, on either side of the “Elombé” medley. The same concert was also released as an audio album that year.
Simon Janvier, live-sound professional and editor of the catalogue
Full live concert by Congolese gospel singer Dena Mwana, filmed in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) for the second edition of her evangelical concert, released in 2023. A leading voice of French- and Lingala-language gospel, Dena Mwana delivers a full show of praise and worship blending songs in French and Lingala: “L’Éternel est Bon”, “Je Bénirai L’Éternel”, “Bolingo Na Yo”, “Emmanuel”, “Nzambe Monene”, “Saint Esprit” and her anthem “Jesus ou Rien”, interspersed with spontaneous worship and medleys. Backed by a full band, choirs and a fervent audience, the artist offers an evening where spiritual intensity meets the melodic richness of Congolese music. Filmed in her home city, this recording conveys the scale of an African gospel concert and the intensity of collective communion. One of the most followed gospel artists in Central Africa, Dena Mwana is known for songs that move fluidly between contemplative worship and exuberant celebration, carried by her expressive voice and a tight band and choir. Filmed over roughly an hour and a half, this full show is a rich entry point into contemporary francophone praise music. A reference live filmed concert to discover Kinshasa’s gospel scene and Dena Mwana’s repertoire.
Setlist
Personnel & credits
- Dena Mwana — vocals
