Fally Ipupa Biography

Fally Ipupa N’simba (born December 14th, 1977) is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, guitarist, and creator. From 1999 until 2006, he was a member of Quartier Latin International, the music band formed in 1986 by Koffi Olomide.

His first solo album was Droit Chemin launched in 2006, which went on to sell over 100,000 units, and his second album Arsenal de Belles Melodies was launched in 2009. In 2007, N’simba won the Kora Awards for Best Artist or Group from Central Africa. In 2010, N’simba won the MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 for Best Video for ”Sexy Dance” and Best Francophone Artist. He won the Urban awards for Best African Artist.

N’simba was appointed in the Best Live Act section at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2014. He launched an album known as Power ”Kosa Leka” in 2013. Fally, who is also a known guitar player, connected with audiences stateside with ”Chaise Electrique”, a billing love song featuring former G-Unit singer Olivia.

Fally Ipupa Age and Birthday

Fally was born on December 14th, 1977 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is currently at the age of 43 as of 2020. He always celebrates his birthday on December 14th, every year.

Fally Ipupa Height and Weight

Fally appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Fally Ipupa Education

Ther is no information regarding Ipupa’s educational background nor where he went to school. This information is currently under review and will be updated as soon as we get it from a reliable source.

Fally Ipupa Family

Ipupa was born on the 14th of December in 1977 in Kinshasa and is the child of Monique Bolotuli Mbo and Faustin Ebombo Ipupa. Fally has his sister Nicolette Ipupa in his group as a dancer, his brother Bony aka Bony Liston is his staff member, and his sister Tyna Ipupa is a businesswoman. Ipupa is also the nephew of Sylvie Mampata, Werrason’s wife.

Ipupa is the father of 4 children Marcossis and Keyna both born the same year from different mothers(as he was ending one relationship and officially starting another one), Vincenzo Jovelino, and the last one Jayden and married to Nana aka Nana ketchup mother of Marcossis, Vincenzo and Jayden.

Fally Ipupa Wife

Unfortunately, we don’t have as much information regarding Fally’s wife but it is known that Nana Ketchup is the wife. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a believable source. Fally’s children are believed to be Jayden Ipupa, Keyna Ipupa, Vincenzo Ipupa, Marcosins Ipupa.

Fally Ipupa Facts And Body Measurements

• Full Names: Fally Ipupa N’simba
• Age/How Old: 43 years old
• Date of Birth: December 14th, 1977
• Place of Birth: Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Birthday: December 14th,
• Fathers Name: Faustin Ebombo Ipupa.
• Mothers Name: Monique Bolotuli Mbo
• Siblings: Nicolette Ipupa
• Marital Status: married to Nana Ketchup
• Children: Jayden Ipupa, Keyna Ipupa, Vincenzo Ipupa, Marcosins Ipupa
• Nationality: Congolese
• Profession: Musician

Quartier Latin International

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In the late 1990s, a key meeting sealed the beginning of a musical ascension, when he joined Quartier Latin International founded by Koffi Olomide. Ipupa became “conductor of the orchestra”. Ipupa included his composition “Eternelement” in the Force de frappe album. He was also known for duets with Koffi Olomide in Effrakata specially the track “Effervescent” in 2001. As with many other Congolese stars, the public liked to have nicknames for artists and soon he was called “Di Caprio”, “Anelka” and “The Great One”. With success in the orchestra, he also promoted his own solo projects including his own album Droit Chemin and Danger De Mort. He has been heavily involved in the planning of the commemoration of the band’s 30th anniversary, despite having quit the band in 2006.[6]

Fally Ipupa Solo career

In 2006, he released his first solo album Droit Chemin produced by David Monsoh Obouo of Music (known for his work with great names of African music such as Koffi Olomide , Papa Wemba , DJ Arafat and throwing Douk Saga and JetSet. He collaborated with Maddy Munan, Krys, Mokobé of 113 and Ben J of Neg ‘Marrons, including songs like Liputa, Orgasy and Sopeka emerging in the DR Congo and other parts of Africa. Its success is evident when he got a gold record for having sold more than 100,000 copies.

Fally received numerous awards and nominations: he won Césaire music male artist of the gear in Paris, two Black Music Awards for Male Artist of the Year, Best clip in Benin, Male Artist of the year in Ivory Coast. He was nominated in the category “Best Soukous Entertainer” to IRAMWA awards to United States and best artist in Central Africa at the Kora Awards . His successful solo career was started there; which involved concerts, tours and lectures. On 7 April 2007 the artist performed at the Olympia in Paris.

With his solo success, Ipupa had no plans to return to Quartier Latin International. However, in numerous interviews, he has admitted that he will always be part of the band. Koffi Olomide has not been happy that Ipupa continues to mention the band’s name while promoting his own productions.

Arsenal de Belles Melodies “A2BM”

Three years after the release of Droit Chemin (Straight Path), Ipupa released a second album of 16 tracks called Arsenal De Belles Melodies (French for “arsenal of beautiful melodies”) acronymed as “A2BM.”[7] It was the second album by Ipupa to be produced by David Monsoh. In this album, Olivia Longott , American singer (former member of G-Unit by 50 Cent ) was featured on the lead single Chaise Électrique[8] and dancehall artist Krys was featured on ” Sexy Dance “for the second consecutive time after the success of “Droit Chemin Remix”. After the collaboration with singer Olivia, who has a huge fan base in Africa, Ipupa gained even more recognition in the continent and became one of Africa’s most sought after musicians.

He won his second gold drive through this album with over 100,000 copies sold, including 40,000 in one week, a record for a Congolese artist. On 16 May 2009, during “Creole Night”, an event organized by the group Kassav, Fally gives a moving performance and ignites the Stade de France filled with 90,000 people. The event also supported the group “LamusiK”. Fally and “LamusiK” worked on a project; “Young Star.” Fally booked a recital at the Zenith de Paris on 2 January 2010, bringing together more than 6,000 people.[9]

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He has won numerous trophies, such as: 3 Ndule awards 2010 (“Best Album”, “Best Video” and “Best Song”), “Micro Gold”, “Best Artist Central Africa” in the Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA 2010), Double Mama in the MTV Africa Music Awards 2010, Best Francophone Artist, Best Music Video: “Sexy Dance”, four trophies in the Moamas Awards, two Okapi Awards 2011, appointed Nostalgies Music Awards 2012. He has also been nominated for numerous awards: MTV Europe Music Awards 2011, BET Awards 2011.

On Saturday 11 June 2011, he participated in the African Night at Stade de France with other African stars. He participated in solidarity with Haiti and Spread the Word.

Power “Kosa Leka” and World Power Version

In April 4, 2013, he launched into the market his third album Power “Kosa Leka” which contained 22 tracks. It was Ipupa’s last album to be produced by his now former producer and mentor David Monsoh. This album contained critically acclaimed songs such as “Bruce”, “Service”, “Terminator”, “1000% Mawa”, “Anissa”, “Skype”, “Love Assassin”, “Sony”, “Double Click” “Kosa Leka” “Hustler is Back “, the R&B and hip hop song Sweet Life (La vie est belle), Ndoki, Oxygen, among others.

Sweet Life (La vie est belle), is an R&B/ hip hop song, which is composed in a moderate tempo. It carries a stuttering beat which is accompanied by a slow-rolling and heavy bass-pumping groove with a guitar. The song marks the future musical direction of Ipupa.[10] A mix of melodic Congolese rumba and hip hop, it features Ipupa as the hard worker and hustler speaking about living a sweet life. Sweet Life (La vie est belle)” Remix features Congolese Rapper Bigg masta G (Muana Mboka). The remix was posted by Ipupa, on his Facebook account.

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Ipupa also collaborated with Bigg masta G (Muana Mboka) on the “Ndoki” remix. The instrumental for the remix was modified and parts of Ipupa’s vocals was cut out of the song and replaced by Bigg masta G’s rap parts. The official cover of the remix shows a dramatic thrilling image with the word “Ndoki” between Ipupa and Bigg masta G. Congolese Rumba singer MJ30, Poison Mobutu & Mami Wata also made a remix of the song. On MJ30’s remix, Fally Ipupa’s vocals are completely excluded; instead, MJ30 herself sings the chorus.

The official video for the song “Ndoki” garnered more than 150,000 views on YouTube in less than a week (a record for a Congolese artist).His third album was deemed a success, seeing that it had sold over 30,000 copies in a month. May 14, 2013, Fally won the trophy for “Best African Artist” at the first edition of Trace Urban Music Awards.

Universal Music label signing

Ipupa signed a contract for three albums (World Version) in April 2013 with Universal (Label AZ), the largest record company in the world. This signified the steady rise in the encompassing of African music by the label. Of particular note is the featuring of American rapper, Eve, in the track “Sex’plosif”, during the show Guest Star Trace TV in February 2013.

Ipupa participated in MTV Africa All Stars with nationally and internationally renowned artists such as Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg), 2Face Idibia, Flavour, among others in front of over 15,000 spectators on 18 May 2013 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. He also participated in the project “Doc Agric”, towards the development of good agricultural practices in Africa to ratings of several African artists D’banj and Tiken Jah Fakoly.

Fally Ipupa Collaborations

• Droit Chemin (Remix) featuring Krys (2007)
• Viens On Va Danser featuring Mokobé and Princess Lover (2007)
• Malembé featuring Mokobé (2007)
• Orthotanasie featuring Celeo Scram (2008)
• Chaise Électrique featuring Olivia (2009)
• Noir Blanc featuring Barbara Kanam (2009)
• Sexy Dance featuring Krys (2009)
• Bye Bye featby Teeyah (2009)
• Lucille Kremer featuring Francis Lalanne (2010)
• Jungle remix featuring DJ Arafat (2010)
• Jukpa remix featuring Jeff Martins (2010)
• Tshobo featuring Meje 30 (2010)
• Hands Across the world One8 Project (2010)
• Merci Maman featuring Inoss’B (2010)
• Nakozonga featuring Lokua Kanza (2010)
• Pesa Nga Valeur Na Nga featuring Jean Goubald (2011)
• Papa Kele featuring Jeff Martins (2011)
• Kobosana Te featuring Lynnsha (2012)
• Dangerous featuring JK (2012)
• La Vie Sans Toi featuring. Loo Grant (2012)
• J’attend Mon Heure featuring. K.ommando Toxik and Roldan Orishas (2012)
• Kwarikwa remix featuring Flavour (2012)
• Mema Nga featuring Leila Chicot (2013)
• We The Best featuring D’Banj (2013)
• Full Option featuring Bisso na Bisso Passi (2013)
• I Like The Way You Move featuring D-Black (2013)
• C’Est Juste Toi Et Moi featuring Pauline Maserati (2013)
• Kitoko featuring Youssoupha (2013)
• A Little Sun featuring Cano, Patience & Dabany Jacob Desvarieux (2013)
• Sweet Life (La Vie Est Belle) remix featuring Bigg masta G (Muana Mboka) (2013)
• Dance Floor featuring Ce’Cile (Jamaica) Soon
• Dance Ensemble featuring Black Mesrimes (Sexion Assault) Soon
• Coco Chocolate na (One Agric) (2014)
• Famille featuring Lokua Kanza (2014)
• Ndoki Remix featuring Bigg masta G (Muana Mboka) (2014)
• Diaspora Woman featuring. 2face Idibia (2014)
• We Will Not Go featuring Salif Keita and Youssou Ndour (2014) (from the Original Motion Picture Virunga)
• Libre Parcours (album with his band F-Victeam) (2015)
• Fally Ipupa Albums

Albums

Fally Ipupa Singles

Singles

Fally Ipupa Awards and nominations

• 2006: Droit chemin went gold with over 100,000 copies sold.
• Trophée des Arts Afro-Caribbean
• Two black music awards for male artist of the year
• Best clip in Benin
• Male Artist of the Year in Côte d’Ivoire
• Named to International Reggae and World Music Awards: Best Soukous Entertainer
• In 2008, he won the award for best artist of the Central African Kora Awards
• In 2007, he won the Best Male Artist at African Césaire
• May 2009, it is the 5 th most searched personality on yahoo.fr
• 2009: Arsenal de belles melodies went platinum with over 1 million copies sold
• 3 Ndule Awards 2010 in the DRC (“Best Album”, “Best Video” and “Best Song”)
• “Golden Microphone”, “Best Artist Central Africa” to Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA 2010)
• Double Mama at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 (Best Francophone Artist and Best Music Video: “Sexy Dance”)
• Nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards 2011
• Nominated for BET Awards 2011 [Best International]
• 4 trophies to Moamas Awards
• 2 Awards 2011 Okapi in DRC
• Appointed Nostalgies Music Awards 2012
• “Best African Artist” in the first edition of Trace Urban Music Awards in 2013.
• All Africa Music Awards AFRIMA “Best Male Artist In Central Africa” 2014.
• Afrimma the winner in Dallas for Best Artist Central Africa
• Nominated for BET Awards 2015 [Best International]
• Afrimma the winner in Dallas for Best French Artist 2017 and Best video “Eloko Oyo”
• Nominated for BET Awards 2018 [Best International]

Fally Ipupa Net Worth

Fally is a singer and songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the early days of his musical career between 1999 – 2006, he was a part of the band of Koffi Olomide, Quartier Latin International after which he began his own solo career. His estimated Net Worth is around $17 Million.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fally Ipupa

Who is Fally Ipupa?

Fally Ipupa N’simba (born December 14th, 1977) is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, guitarist, and creator. From 1999 until 2006, he was a member of Quartier Latin International, the music band formed in 1986 by Koffi Olomide.

How old is Fally Ipupa?

Fally was born on December 14th, 1977 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is currently at the age of 43 as of 2020. He always celebrates his birthday on December 14th, every year.

How tall is Fally Ipupa?

Fally appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Is Fally Ipupa married?

Unfortunately, we don’t have as much information regarding Fally’s wife but it is known that Nana Ketchup is the wife. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a believable source. Fally’s children are believed to be Jayden Ipupa, Keyna Ipupa, Vincenzo Ipupa, Marcosins Ipupa.

How much is Fally Ipupa’s worth?

Fally is a singer and songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the early days of his musical career between 1999 – 2006, he was a part of the band of Koffi Olomide, Quartier Latin International after which he began his own solo career. His estimated Net Worth is around $17 Million.

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