Diblo Dibala, born on August 9, 1954 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a Soukous musician known for his exceptional guitar skills and his work as a studio guitarist on numerous African music productions. He gained prominence as a solo guitarist with Kanda Bongo Man in the 1980s after playing with Franco's TPOK Jazz and groups like Vox Africa and Bella Bella Orchestra. In 1986, Dibala left Kanda Bongo Man to join Loketo, where he collaborated with artists such as Aurlus Mabele, Mav Cacharel, and Mack Macaire. He formed the band Matchacha in 1990 with Freddy from Majunga on rhythm guitar, Miguel Yamba on bass, Antoinette Yelessa, and Joelle Esso. Dibala's solo albums include Laissez Passer (1992), Méchant Garçon (2001), Ça Passe Ou Ça Casse (2003), and Tout Le Monde Everybody (2011).
