Eto’o Tsana

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

A. Hi, thank you so much for having me, and for giving me the platform to share my story. My name is Eto’o Tsana, and I am a Performing artist: singer, choreographer, and dancer based in New York City. I specialize in Kongolese dance, and create music from different parts of Africa, Congo and Tanzania.

Q. Who or what motivated you to be the woman you are today?

A. Who I am today is highly motivated by my mother. My mother was a very talented young woman and always taught my sister and I the value of education. Education was the most important thing for her, and she instilled those values within me. She dealt with many challenges, but never gave up on herself. She inspired me to be the best that I can be, but she also taught me how to be humble.

Q. How would you describe the music that you typically music?

A. The music that I create is what I like to call Kongobeats; a mixture of Kongolese rhythms that incorporate folkloric to urban using different languages (English, Spanish, Lingala, and Swahili). I believe that my music falls into the category of Afro-pop /world.

Q. Let’s talk about your single “Tobina” and the motivation behind the song?

A. Tobina was my 1st baby. With the collaboration of Ngouma Lokito from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other renowned Congolese musicians, Ngouma Lokito produced and arranged the instrumental to which I wrote the lyrics to. Prior to music making I have an extensive career as a dancer and choreographer for bands and artists. I often danced for African artists that came to the United States with their bands for performances. Ngouma Lokitio was one of the artists that met me as a dancer and as a choreographer. He encouraged me to start a career in singing as he felt that I would have longevity doing what I loved to do which is entertainment.

Q. Can you tell us what “Kongobeat” is and how it relates to your music?

A. The style of dance and music that I do is called Kongobeat which is the name that I gave it. The reason that I call my music Kongobeats is because at the heart and base of the work is the influence and sounds of the Kongo culture (The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). I am Puerto Rican and Congolese who spent several years in the Congo’s and most recently Tanzania. I am fortunate to have people that are part of the culture who support and contribute to the work that I do.

Q. What is your most memorable accomplishment you’ve received in your career?

A. The most memorable accomplishment in my career is undetermined as I am still building my legacy… Every seed that I have planted has bloomed at its own time revealing different things at different points of my life. I cannot measure what the most memorable accomplishment is because all my memories stem from that one thing that happens every time, I do what I do… Having the strength and guts to do something that is completely terrifying and life changing (exposing yourself, your vulnerability and strengths to the world).

Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 3 years?

A. In the next three years I see myself taking a leadership position in the African entertainment industry. Without disclosing what I am working on for the next upcoming years (it’s best to work in silence), I know that I want to stay in the African entertainment industry because I believe that I can be someone

"I would like to Thank everyone who supports the work that I do as a performing artist."

Q. What is one message you would like to give to your fans?

A. I would first like to thank everyone who supports the work that I do as a performing artist. Thank you for sending over prayers and positive words, and for continuously sharing my craft with others (that is the way that the music and dance will reach larger audiences). Matondo Mingi (Thank you very much). Once again, thank you for having me, and for allowing me to share a small portion of my story with you and your audience.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. Readers can find me on all social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) as Eto’o Tsana.

of importance to those who want to have a life of entertainment, especially for Women.

Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

A. For the new year of 2022, I released a new song entitled “Tik Tok” in which I featured Tanzanian rapper and entrepreneur Bill Nass. At the moment I have no concrete plans for releasing an album as I am now building my following. Needless to say, I continue to perform at different venues throughout the USA and abroad that offer new opportunities to gain new followers and consumers of my music.