The journey continued in 2012 when Matona was invited to Mayotte with the Violins of Zanzibar project, where he had the privilege of performing with the famous taarab singer and composer Lima Wilde. Soon afterwards in Marseille, France, Matona met Ahamada Smis and Athuan Subira, both originally from Comoros, and Lego, a famous accordion player and composer from Madagascar. These musicians continued to extend Matona's understanding of the islands musical styles and instruments.
Bwana Riziki alimfundisha Matona kupiga Gambusi. Safari iliendelea mpaka Matona alipoalikwa mwaka 2012 kufanya onyesho Mayote chini ya mradi ‘Violins of Zanzibar’ ambapo alipata nafasi ya kufanya maonyesho na mtunzi na muimbaji maarufu wa taarab Lima Wilde. Kisha baadae akapata safari ya mjini Marseille nchini Ufaransa, Matona alikutana na Ahamada Smis na Athuan Subira kwa mara ya pili wote wenyeji wa Comoro pamoja na Lego mpigaji maarufu wa Kodian kutoka Madagasca.