Nathalie Makoma

Nathalie Makoma
Background information
Birth nameNathalie Makoma
Born (1982-02-24) February 24, 1982 (age 42)
OriginKinshasa, Zaire
GenresAfropop, R&B, Pop, Rumba Congolaise
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Drum
Years active1993–present
LabelsSony BMG (2007 - 2011), NM HOUSE MUSIC (2014)
WebsiteOfficial Site

Nathalie Makoma (born February 24, 1982), is a Congolese Dutch singer-songwriter. She was the lead-singer for the Makoma group and later embarked on a solo musical career.

She took part in the Dutch Idols singing competition in its fourth season reaching the final and finishing as runner-up to Nikki Kerkhof. As a result, she was signed to Sony BMG. She also took part in Dutch Dancing With the Stars coming second (2009), in De Mattheus Masterclass.