Zaire 74, The GREATEST CONCERT of all time - Ali VS George Foreman Rumble in the Jungle

Zaire 74, The GREATEST CONCERT of all time - Ali VS George Foreman Rumble in the Jungle
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In October 1974, Kinshasa, the capital of Zaïre (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), became the stage for two monumental events that would forever mark history. The legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman was accompanied by ZAIRE 74, an extraordinary concert celebrating Afro-American and African culture. 🎶

🥊 The Fight of the Century:

Muhammad Ali, a symbol of the civil rights struggle, faced George Foreman, the undefeated heavyweight world champion.
Strategy, endurance, and African pride: Ali triumphed after eight rounds, cheered on by chants of "Ali Bomaye!"
This iconic match became a unifying symbol for Black people around the globe.
🎵 Zaïre 74 – The Unforgettable Concert:

Over 30 artists came together for a three-day musical marathon:
James Brown, BB King, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba, Manu Dibango, Tabu Ley, and Franco Luambo.
A variety of styles: soul, salsa, Congolese rumba, and more.
A unique moment of unity and reconnection between Africa and its diaspora.
🌍 Historical Context:

Championed by Mobutu Sese Seko and promoter Don King, this grand event highlighted Pan-Africanism, cultural reclamation, and the pursuit of global Black solidarity.
🎬 Cultural Legacy:

Oscar-winning documentary: When We Were Kings (1997).
Musical tributes: Fugees – Rumble in the Jungle, Johnny Wakelin – In Zaire (1976).
⚡ 50 years on, relive this incredible chapter of history where sport, music, and culture united to celebrate African pride.
Timeline:

00:00 Zaïre 74: The greatest concert of all time
01:37 Rumble in the Jungle
04:37 Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman: The Fight of the Century
06:31 James Brown, BB King, Fania All-Stars, Franco Luambo Makiadi, Miriam Makeba, Tabu Ley Rochereau
08:36 Mobutu Sese Seko
10:50 Ali vs Foreman
14:43 Zaïre 74: Rumble in the Jungle – The Concert
Sources :

   • THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE - ALI VS FOREMAN ...  
   • Видео  
   • Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman à  Kinshas...  
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   • George Foreman - "Monster"  
   • Muhammad Ali Interview (1968)  
   • George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali - Oct. 30, ...  
   • "The Rumble in the Jungle" Muhammad Ali vs...  
   • Aboumba Masikini & Abeti Masikini - Kinsha...  
   • Celia Cruz & The Fania All Stars - Quimbar...  
   • Zaire 74  
   • Sister Sledge, On and On, live in Zaire 1974  
   • George Foreman: Muhammad Ali was bigger th...  

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