Faded glory: the ageing performers of DRC's 'Independence Cha Cha' As the Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrates the 59th anniversary of its independence, the two surviving performers of the legendary "Indépendance Cha Cha" are not in the mood to partake in the the festivities. In contrast with the optimistic lyrics of the famous Congolese Rumba hit, the musicians today deplore the lack of acknowledgement they get from the Congolese state. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES of one of the last surviving performers of the 'Indépendence Cha Cha'