"In Zaire" is the 1976 breakout hit by British singer-songwriter , famously written as a tribute to the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman . Song Background and History

: The song is instantly recognizable for its heavy, tribal-inspired percussion and driving bassline. This "jungle beat" was meant to evoke the atmosphere of the African setting.

"In Zaire" was a massive international success, reaching the and hitting number one in several European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.

: The repetitive, echoing chant of "In Zaire... In Zaire" serves as the hypnotic backbone of the track.