Fally Ipupa at the Stade de France
Previous concerts by FALLY IPUPA at the Stade de France
Fally Ipupa at the Stade de France
Biography of Fally Ipupa
Fally Ipupa Nsimba, born on 14 December 1977 in Kinshasa (Zaire, now the DRC), is a multi-faceted Congolese artist: singer, dancer, singer-songwriter and producer. Born into a Catholic family and raised in the commune of Bandal, he began singing in his church choir, overcoming a stammer that still affects his voice.
Fally Ipupa started out playing in the streets of Kinshasa with a group of friends. But fate had other plans for Fally Ipupa, whose voice caught the ear of Congolese star Koffi Olomidé. In 1999, he brought him into his band, Quartier Latin, and the following year, he made his debut at Bercy. But the singer had other ambitions and was dreaming big. In 2006, he launched his solo career and his country discovered this warm voice, singing of love like no other to the rhythms that make Congolese rumba so captivating. Within a few months, he shot to fame and was hot on the heels of the great masters of Afropop.
Once he got going, nothing could stop the artist, who was determined to leave his mark on his generation. His music, a blend of tradition and urban sounds, has got the whole of Africa moving. And all over the world, people identify with this young singer who delivers modern compositions without ever denying his roots. In 2014, the crowning moment arrived: he was invited to the White House by President Obama following his nomination as Best Artist from Central Africa.
*Tokooos*, a nod to his unique style, is undoubtedly the album that cemented Fally Ipupa’s status as an international legend of African music. With this release, he became the first Congo-based artist to win a gold disc in France. A massive success that he celebrated in front of 20,000 people. Twenty years after performing there with Koffi Olimidé, this time it was he and he alone whom the French came to cheer at Bercy!
Having conquered the Accor Arena, Fally Ipupa has reached another historic milestone by filling the Paris La Défense Arena, Europe’s largest venue. In front of more than 40,000 spectators, the Congolese artist delivered a monumental show, blending stage performance, emotion and total connection with his audience. This landmark concert confirms Fally Ipupa as a key figure on the global music scene, capable of uniting crowds!
Over the years, Fally Ipupa has established himself as an artistic and social icon, flying the flag for the African continent and building a portfolio of prestigious collaborations that have cemented his status as an international superstar. His commitment to young people, culture and solidarity resonates just as powerfully as his commanding voice and magnetic energy.
The Stade de France became the venue for a legendary celebration on 2 and 3 May 2026: that of a visionary artist, an unrivalled performer and a leading ambassador for contemporary African music.
