Boy London is a band from Democratic Republic of Congo based in London. Playing the fusion of African traditions with Western pop and Rock, the band has been performing for over 15 years. Stevos Mbanza the pioneer of UK Congolese music and the band leader, nicknamed “Papa Star” by his fans, was born in Kasai province of Democratic Republic of Congo formerly Zaire, and grew up in Kinshasa where from the youngest was playing music with friends on different streets of Kinshasa. He grew up listening to Congolese music legends such as Tabu Ley, Papa Wemba who is his model in music, Pepe Kale, Kanda Bongo Man and a synthesis of traditional melodies and other Afro-rhythms, which without a doubt developed into a distinctive Stevos Mbanza’s sound. During his career in DR Congo he was member of different famous local youth bands in Kinshasa, but his dream was to have his own band. Moved in London in early 90’s he realised his dream by forming his band “Boy London” the first Congolese band in UK. The first public performance of the band was in 1991 in London Clapton with the special guest his model Congolese superstar Papa Wemba. Congolese artists such as Mongo Ley, Safro Manzangi and Aimedo were among musicians who co-founded Boy London with Stevos Mbanza, although most of them are now leading solo career. Since its formation “boy London” made countless successful and smashing performances at many venues and festivals in United-Kingdom. Boy London Band present an incredible, exciting and fast moving live show of music and dance. Very flexible on performance, they could present live show as a six to twelve piece band. Since his professional musical career in United-Kingdom, Stevos Mbanza “Papa Star” has also sold several albums such as La sape, Chien berger, Coupe du Monde, Gentleman, Hollywood Diamant bleu, and many more...