Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995, he finally quit drumming for singing and released his first album Moto Pamba with help from Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo, Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana, Syran Mbenza and Rigo Star.
Awilo’s relatives in the music industry include his father Victor Longomba a founding member of T.P OK Jazz as well as The Longombas who are a popular afro-fusion group based in Kenya.