Six famous people you didn’t know are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Francis Akhalbey June 30, 2021
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Fally Ipupa — Photo via @fallyipupa01 on Twitter

Fally Ipupa

A well-known musician both within and outside Africa, Fally Ipupa came into the limelight while he was a member of Koffi Olomidé’s Quartier Latin International soukous band. The Kinshasa-born musician later parted ways with the band to pursue a very successful solo career.

Ipupa has collaborated with several international acts and also won a host of accolades including a Kora Award in 2007 as well as an MTV Africa Music Award in 2010.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: June 30, 2021

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