Fally Ipupa N'simba (born 14 December 1977), known professionally as Fally Ipupa, 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. Ipupa made his public musical debut in 1997, at the age of 20, with the Kinshasa-based band
Talent Latent. In 1999, he joined Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin International. In 2006, Ipupa si…
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