Fally Ipupa

Fally Ipupa Nsimba (born 14 December 1977) is a Congolese musician and dancer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Rumba", he is known for his tenor vocals and his fusion of contemporary and traditional Congolese music genres, including Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo. His lyrics often explore themes of romance, suffering, and joy.

Born to a Mongo family in Kinshasa, Ipupa made his public musical debut in 1997, at the age of 19, with the Kinshasa-based band Talent Latent. In 1999, he joined Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin International, and in 2006, he signed a record deal with Obouo Productions for his debut solo studio album, Droit Chemin, which sold over 100,000 copies within a month. In 2007, he won the Césaire de la Musique prize for Best Male Performer.