Noël Ngiama Makanda, known professionally as Werrason, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, composer, producer, philanthropist, and the bandleader of Wenge Musica Maison Mère. He was a co-founding member of Wenge Musica, a musical group that played a pivotal role in the development of the ndombolo dance music genre during the 1990s.
Ngiama is widely recognized as one of the emblematic figures of Wenge Musica. His compositions, such as "Mulolo," "Kin É Bougé", and notably "Kala-Yi-Boeing," are acclaimed as some of Wenge Musica's most distinguished works. Following the disbandment of Wenge Musica in 1997 due to internal discord between Ngiama and JB Mpiana, the group bifurcated into Wenge Musica Maison Mère under Ngiama's leadership and Wenge BCBG Les Anges Adorables led by JB Mpiana.
In December 1999, Wenge Musica Maison Mère released the ndombolo-infused album Solola Bien!, which achieved gold certification and experienced immediate success across Africa and its diaspora in France. In September 2000, Wenge Musica Maison Mère became the second African act to perform and sell out the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy following Koffi Olomidé earlier that year.