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Born July 26, 1949 – Died November 7, 2021. Bopol Mansiamina, also known as Bopol or Don Paolo, is a prolific and renowned Congolese musician (bass player, guitar player most commonly as a rhythm guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer). He has recorded and performed extensively over four decades as a solo artist, as a member of leading African bands, and in support of many African musicians. Bopol is best known for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s as one of the four members of the Paris-based supergroup Quatre Etoiles (the 4 Stars) and as a solo artist.