Uploaded March 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Roger Landu, is the child prodigy, who plays the one-stringed instrument called the Satongé, which he designed himself from an old milk can. He joined Staff Benda Bilili when he was only 11 and had big dreams of making life better for his family. Watch him grow and musically evolve as he moves from his life as a Shégué to the electrifying and awe-inspiring solos on international stages. Benda Bilili! proves that despite the challenges and chaos of life in Kinshasa, the dreams of these 'rockstars' have come true, with a few giggles and in spite of a couple of disasters along the way. Watch this incredible band's journey in cinemas nationwide March 18!
bendabilili.co.uk
Roger Landu, is the child prodigy, who plays the one-stringed instrument called the Satongé, which he designed himself from an old milk can. He joined Staff Benda Bilili when he was only 11 and had big dreams of making life better for his family. Watch him grow and musically evolve as he moves from his life as a Shégué to the electrifying and awe-inspiring solos on international stages. Benda Bilili! proves that despite the challenges and chaos of life in Kinshasa, the dreams of these 'rockstars' have come true, with a few giggles and in spite of a couple of disasters along the way. Watch this incredible band's journey in cinemas nationwide March 18!
bendabilili.co.uk
