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|image=[[File:Conga B-K render.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:Conga B-K render.png|200px]]
|game=''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]''
|game = ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''<br>''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''
|species=Gorilla<ref>''Banjo-Kazooie'' Nintendo Player's Guide, page 33.</ref>
|world = [[Mumbo's Mountain]]<br>[[Witchyworld]]
|world=[[Mumbo's Mountain]]<br>[[Witchyworld]]
|icon = Chatter icon Conga (BK) (XBLA).png
|icon=[[File:BK Conga icon.png|''Banjo-Kazooie'']] [[File:BK XBLA Conga icon.png|''Banjo-Kazooie'' (XBLA)]] [[File:BT XBLA Conga icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]}}
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{{quote|Grraar...This Conga's tree! Me hit [[Banjo|bear]] with [[orange]]s!|Conga|[[Banjo-Kazooie]]}}
{{quote|Yarrrr! Egg hurt Conga!|Conga, ''Banjo-Kazooie''}}
'''Conga''' is a recurring character in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series.
 
==Physical traits==
Conga is a large gorilla. In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', he wears a red shirt with black trousers and shoes. In ''Banjo-Tooie'', he wears circus attire, including a red carnival hat and a red jacket.


'''Conga''' is a giant ape who first appears in [[Mumbo's Mountain]] of ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' and later as the guard to the [[Big Top]] tent of [[Witchyworld]].
In some beta footage of ''Banjo-Kazooie'', Conga can be seen wearing a white shirt.<ref name="Preview VHS">[https://youtu.be/pEAcVcnpF2U Club Nintendo 1997 ''Banjo-Kazooie'' preview VHS]</ref>


==Games==
==Biography==
===''Banjo-Kazooie''===
===''Banjo-Kazooie''===
In the game, Conga stands top of an orange tree of which he is very possessive, throwing oranges at anyone who comes near it. He wears a red shirt with black trousers and shoes. In order to defeat him and obtain a [[Jiggy]], [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] must steal an orange by climbing the tree and giving it to [[Chimpy]], a small monkey who is quite fond of the fruits. Chimpy will allow them access to a perch from which [[Blue Eggs]] can be fired at Conga, damaging him and eventually forcing him to surrender the glittering jigsaw piece. Another Jiggy can also be obtained from Conga by standing on each of the three blocks around the tree and tricking him into hitting the blocks with oranges, causing them to vanish and reveal a Jiggy when all three have been hit.
In ''Banjo-Kazooie'', his debut appearance Conga is located in [[Mumbo's Mountain]], where he stands atop an orange tree. There are two [[Jiggy|Jiggies]] that [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] can obtain from him. If they go near Conga, he starts throwing an endless supply of [[orange]]s at them. One of Conga's Jiggies is buried under the ground. To obtain it, Banjo and Kazooie must trick Conga into throwing an orange at each of the three [[Orange Switch]]es on the ground. By doing so, the Jiggy pops out from the ground. Conga's other Jiggy can be obtained after [[Chimpy]] has raised the nearby tree stump. From there, Banjo and Kazooie can jump on a higher platform, where they can attack Conga by firing [[Blue Egg|egg]]s at him. Every time Conga is hit, he starts throwing more oranges at Banjo and Kazooie. After taking seven hits, Conga is defeated, and the duo are rewarded another Jiggy.


===''Banjo-Tooie''===
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
Conga appears again in ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'' where he guards the entrance to the [[Big Top]] tent in [[Witchyworld]]. He will only admit Banjo and Kazooie into the tent if they turn over four [[Ticket]]s, and if they've learned the Airborne Egg Aming move from Jamjars. Once all requirements are met, Conga runs off and disappears for the remainder of the game. He also acquired a carnival hat and jacket along with his other clothes. The tickets must be collected by defeating each of the four [[Fruity|Fruities]], the killer slot-machine monsters, around the tent by hitting them with [[Grenade Eggs]], a well-aimed [[Bill Drill]], or by ramming them with the [[Van Banjo|Van transformation]].
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Conga is found in [[Witchyworld]], where he works as the ticket taker of the [[Big Top]] tent. He only allows Banjo and Kazooie to enter if they have all four [[ticket]]s and have learned the [[Airborne Egg Aiming]] move. If both requirements are met, Conga lets them in, telling them to "enjoy the show" before leaving.
 
===''Nuts & Bolts''===
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', a portrait of Conga in ''Banjo-Kazooie'' can be found next to the [[Click Clock Wood Tree]] exhibit in [[Banjoland]]. He is also directly referenced in [[Mumbo Jumbo]]'s description for the [[List of Nuts & Bolts vehicle parts|Citrus Slick]] vehicle part, where he claims to have stolen Conga's oranges to make it.
 
==Other appearances==
In ''[[rarewiki:Grabbed by the Ghoulies|Grabbed by the Ghoulies]]'', a monstrous version of Conga's head appears in the Trophy Room of [[rarewiki:Ghoulhaven Hall|Ghoulhaven Hall]].
 
In ''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata|Viva Piñata]]'' and ''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise|Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise]]'', "Conga's Top Hat" appears as an accessory for piñatas.
 
The battle against Conga in ''Banjo-Kazooie'' was referenced in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' trailer, "Best Friends," where Banjo & Kazooie, alongside [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]], team up to take out a white Donkey Kong with an orange nearby.
 
==Flavor text==
===''Viva Piñata'' series===
*'''Conga's Top Hat description:''' "''This style was born from the fashion statement a lonely gorilla wanted to make after failing to create a thriving circus on the nearby [[Isle o' Hags]].''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
===Images===
Chatter icon Conga (BT) (XBLA).png|Chatter icon (''Banjo-Tooie'')
<gallery widths=180>
Conga BK screenshot.png|Appearance in ''Banjo-Kazooie''
Conga BK screenshot.png|''Banjo-Kazooie'' appearance
Conga BT screenshot.png|Appearance in ''Banjo-Tooie''
CongaWhite.jpg|Early ''Banjo-Kazooie'' screenshot, in which Conga dons a white shirt
Conga BT screenshot.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' appearance
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Videos===
<gallery widths=200>
Conga Banjo X.webm|An animation from the canceled ''[[Banjo X]]''
Conga Banjo X 2.webm|An animation from the canceled ''Banjo X''
Conga Banjo X 3.webm|An animation from the canceled ''Banjo X
</gallery>
==Nomenclature==
{{Foreign names
|Jap=コンガ
|JapR=Konga
|JapM=Conga
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Although Conga is absent from ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', he is directly referenced with the Citrus Slick vehicle part, which shoots oranges that slow down other racers. [[Mumbo Jumbo]] quotes ''"Brave Mumbo steal Conga's oranges to invent this."''
*In ''Banjo-Kazooie'', if Banjo approaches Conga in the form of a [[Termite Banjo|termite]], Conga refers to himself as "Congo."
*It is unknown whether he intentionally set up the fight against [[Mr. Patch]] in ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. If so, he presumably did it for revenge. However, if he did it for revenge, the question is why he refuses to let the pair in unless they know [[Airborne Egg Aiming]].
*Early footage of ''Banjo-Kazooie'' reveals that, at one point in development, Conga also threw coconuts in addition to oranges.<ref name="Preview VHS"/>
*Conga's carnival hat is available as a downloadable accessory for the first ''Viva Piñata'' game.
*In the canceled ''[[Banjo X]]'', Conga would have been aware of his defeat in the original ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and therefore change his battle strategy.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2sCzlT5Uc Rare Revealed: The Making of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]</ref>
*When you are in Mumbo's Mountain and come to his tree in Termite Banjo form, he will call himself "Congo" rather than his real name because it was his beta name.
*Conga uses Donkey Kong's sound effects.
*In ''[[Banjo-X]]'', the cancelled ''Banjo-Kazooie'' port for the original Xbox, Conga was planned to be aware of his defeat in the original version and would change his strategy.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2sCzlT5Uc</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:50, December 9, 2023

“Grraar...This Conga's tree! Me hit bear with oranges!”
Conga, Banjo-Kazooie

Conga is a recurring character in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

Physical traits[edit]

Conga is a large gorilla. In Banjo-Kazooie, he wears a red shirt with black trousers and shoes. In Banjo-Tooie, he wears circus attire, including a red carnival hat and a red jacket.

In some beta footage of Banjo-Kazooie, Conga can be seen wearing a white shirt.[2]

Biography[edit]

Banjo-Kazooie[edit]

In Banjo-Kazooie, his debut appearance Conga is located in Mumbo's Mountain, where he stands atop an orange tree. There are two Jiggies that Banjo and Kazooie can obtain from him. If they go near Conga, he starts throwing an endless supply of oranges at them. One of Conga's Jiggies is buried under the ground. To obtain it, Banjo and Kazooie must trick Conga into throwing an orange at each of the three Orange Switches on the ground. By doing so, the Jiggy pops out from the ground. Conga's other Jiggy can be obtained after Chimpy has raised the nearby tree stump. From there, Banjo and Kazooie can jump on a higher platform, where they can attack Conga by firing eggs at him. Every time Conga is hit, he starts throwing more oranges at Banjo and Kazooie. After taking seven hits, Conga is defeated, and the duo are rewarded another Jiggy.

Banjo-Tooie[edit]

In Banjo-Tooie, Conga is found in Witchyworld, where he works as the ticket taker of the Big Top tent. He only allows Banjo and Kazooie to enter if they have all four tickets and have learned the Airborne Egg Aiming move. If both requirements are met, Conga lets them in, telling them to "enjoy the show" before leaving.

Nuts & Bolts[edit]

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, a portrait of Conga in Banjo-Kazooie can be found next to the Click Clock Wood Tree exhibit in Banjoland. He is also directly referenced in Mumbo Jumbo's description for the Citrus Slick vehicle part, where he claims to have stolen Conga's oranges to make it.

Other appearances[edit]

In Grabbed by the Ghoulies, a monstrous version of Conga's head appears in the Trophy Room of Ghoulhaven Hall.

In Viva Piñata and Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise, "Conga's Top Hat" appears as an accessory for piñatas.

The battle against Conga in Banjo-Kazooie was referenced in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trailer, "Best Friends," where Banjo & Kazooie, alongside Diddy Kong, team up to take out a white Donkey Kong with an orange nearby.

Flavor text[edit]

Viva Piñata series[edit]

  • Conga's Top Hat description: "This style was born from the fashion statement a lonely gorilla wanted to make after failing to create a thriving circus on the nearby Isle o' Hags."

Gallery[edit]

Images[edit]

Videos[edit]

Nomenclature[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese コンガ
Konga
Conga

Trivia[edit]

  • In Banjo-Kazooie, if Banjo approaches Conga in the form of a termite, Conga refers to himself as "Congo."
  • Early footage of Banjo-Kazooie reveals that, at one point in development, Conga also threw coconuts in addition to oranges.[2]
  • In the canceled Banjo X, Conga would have been aware of his defeat in the original Banjo-Kazooie and therefore change his battle strategy.[3]

References[edit]