Kasongo was part of an elite group of Congolese musicians who relocated to Kenya in the early 1970s.
He is best remembered for his lead vocals in the evergreen Kakolele Viva Christmas song.
The veteran musician who served Super Mazembe for four decades as a guitarist, singer and song composer will be best remembered for the Kasongo composition that took the whole East African by storm.
The late Kasongo was among the last three surviving band members of Super Mazembe band that had ten members.
Fans of Super Mazembe band in Kenya are in shock following the demise of one of their popular band member Kasongo Wa Kanema.
The 73-year-old musician passed 7 pm in his Langata home according to a former musician who he often referred to as his son Longwa Ngoi.
Kasongo had been battling with high blood pressure that later culminated into a stroke.
He Was laid to rest at Langata Cemetery a place where most Congolese musicians have been buried,he leaves behind his Kenyan wife and six children.
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