 Imitating the bandleader Paul Kamba, Wendo and Me Taureau Bateko created the "Victoria Kin" orchestra, which later became "Victoria Bakolo Miziki", recording for Ngoma, but also other Congolese labels.Fronted by Wendo's echoing and soaring vocals, the group was also famous for its dancers, called ""La reine politesse"" directed by Germaine Ngongolo.Wendo and Victoria Bakolo Miziki released their first full record in 1949, ""Mabele ya mama"" which Wendo dedicated to his late mother.