When it comes to African dance music, Congolese tunes have dominated the airwaves for decades, only facing competition in the last few years from new sounds like amapiano and afrobeats. Soukous music and adjacent styles like ndombolo still remain popular.

In this article, we have compiled a list of some classic soukous and ndombolo hits from the ’90s and 2000s.

“Embargo” by Aurlus Mabele & Loketo

“Laissez Passer” by Diblo Dibala

“Etat Major” by Extra-Musica

“Coupé Bibamba” by Awilo Longomba feat. Jocelyne Béroard

“Si Tchah” by San Fan Thomas

“Roger Milla” by Pépé Kallé

“Gate Le Coin” by Awilo Longomba

“Zouk La Se Sel Medikaman Nou Ni” by La Medicina

“Karibu Yangu” by Tshala Muana

“Loi” by Koffi Olomide

“Monie” by Kanda Bongo Man

“Premier Gaou” by Magic System