Fally Ipupa

Nicknamed "The Prince of Rumba", Fally Ipupa is arguably the most successful Congolese rhumba singer of his generation. Born in Kinshasa, as a child he sang in a church's choir and upon entering his twenties, he joined Faustin Djata's Talent Latent orchestra. During his brief stint with the group Ipupa recorded one album and made his first national TV appearances, but most of all, deeply impressed Koffi Olomidé with his singing and dancing prowess. An internationally renowned bandleader, Olomidé reached a deal with Djata and secured Ipupa's transfer to his Paris-based Quartier...