Makoma

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    Nathalie Makoma, Annie Makoma, Pengani Makoma, Tutala Makoma, Duma Makoma, Martin Makoma, and Patrick Badine

Makoma is a gospel group from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It consists of 3 brothers and 3 sisters from the same family and the seventh member is a friend. The group members are Nathalie Makoma (lead singer), Annie Makoma, Pengani Makoma, Tutala Makoma, Duma Makoma, Martin Makoma, and Patrick Badine. Annie is a tailor who plays a leading role in the design of most of the group's stage attire, and Martin doubles up as the group's choreographer. They sing in English and Lingala.

They started performing as a group in 1995 as a group called Nouveau Testament.