Jossart N'Yoka Longo, early member of the band, became its leader in the early 1980s and kept the band active until now.
Because of their innovations, they are sometimes referred to as the founders of the "third school" of Congolese rumba. While their "rebel" attitude, which resembled that of the hippie movement, earned them the sobriquet of "Zaire's Rolling Stones".
In 1986, the iconic Congolese band achieved a significant milestone in their illustrious career with the release of the album "Nippon Banzai", which marked a momentous chapter in their journey to international recognition.
Papa Wemba was one of the early members of Zaïko Langa Langa.
Zaïko Langa Langa has graced countless iconic venues around the globe, from the historic Zenith in Paris to the sprawling stadiums of Africa.