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Fally Ipupa

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Fally Ipupa Nsimba (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. Born to a Mongo family in Kinshasa, Ipupa made his public musical debut in 1997, at the age of 20, with the Kinshasa-based band Talent Latent. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Fally Ipupa is the 2,757th most popular singer, the 56th most popular biography from Democratic Republic of the Congo and the 6th most popular Congolese Singer.

Fally Ipupa is a Congolese musician known for his contributions to the genres of soukous and rumba, blending traditional African music with contemporary styles. He gained fame for his hit songs and dynamic performances, establishing himself as a leading figure in the African music scene.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, Fally Ipupa ranks 2,757 out of 4,381. Before him are Johnny Gioeli, Martha Tilton, Willow Smith, Tayanna, Jala Brat, and Maddy Prior. After him are Chris Willis, Rodolfo Chikilicuatre, Princ od Vranje, Chenoa, Dan Bittman, and Medina.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Fally Ipupa ranks 488. Before him are Sullivan Stapleton, Maxim Staviski, Haimar Zubeldia, Adriana Fonseca, Perica Ognjenović, and Eric Balfour. After him are Igor Petrenko, Bree Turner, Jean-Christophe Péraud, Brian Dietzen, Vittorio Grigolo, and Quinton Fortune.

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In Democratic Republic of the Congo

Among people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fally Ipupa ranks 56 out of 107. Before him are Christian Benteke (1990), Jirès Kembo Ekoko (1988), Dieumerci Mbokani (1985), Mohombi (1986), Kiki Musampa (1977), and Anthony Vanden Borre (1987). After him are D. J. Mbenga (1980), Ariza Makukula (1981), Augustin Matata Ponyo (1964), Robert Kidiaba (1976), Peguy Luyindula (1979), and Claude (2003).

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Among SINGERS In Democratic Republic of the Congo

Among singers born in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fally Ipupa ranks 6. Before him are Papa Wemba (1949), Marie Myriam (1957), Koffi Olomide (1956), Maître Gims (1986), and Mohombi (1986). After him are Claude (2003), and Tusse (2002).

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