Zéphyrin-Alexandre Matima Mpioso (14 April 1951 – 26 May 1996), known professionally as Mbuta Matima, was a prominent Congolese guitarist, arranger, music director and songwriter, best known for his influential work with Zaïko Langa Langa, one of the most famous and enduring bands of Congolese rumba.
Born in Sona-Bata, a town in the Bas-Congo Province,[1] Matima began his musical career in 1969, debuting with Orchestre Stukas.
Matima's first guitar solos featured in Efonge's song "BP Ya Munu," released in December 1973.
He played a crucial role in song composition and arrangement, significantly shaping the band's musical direction.
He also released classics like "Kabobo" and "Mena," which featured on the albums Tala Modèle Echanger (1985) and Pusa Kuna… Serrez!