Ipupa

Fally Ipupa Nlandu, commonly known as Fally Ipupa, is a Congolese singer, songwriter, dancer and guitarist. Born December 14, 1977, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, he rose to prominence as a member of Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin International, where he contributed as guitarist and dancer. He left the group to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut album Droit chemin, which blended Congolese rumba with contemporary pop and urban styles.

Ipupa's subsequent work expanded his international audience. His albums Arsenik and Power... Kosa Leka helped cement his status as one of Africa's leading urban Congolese artists. His music fuses traditional soukous rhythms with modern genres such as R&B, hip hop and Afrobeat, and is characterized by melodic vocal lines, polished production and danceable grooves. He has released numerous singles that attracted airplay across Africa and among the diaspora, accompanied by music videos and touring.

In addition to recording, Ipupa has collaborated with artists from Africa and beyond and has performed in numerous countries, contributing to the globalization of Congolese popular music. He is frequently cited among the top contemporary Congolese musicians and remains active in recording and touring.