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List of people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This is a list of people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Musicians

  • Franco Luambo (c. 1938–1989) — singer, guitarist, composer, and bandleader
  • Léon Bukasa (c. 1925–1974) — singer, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist
  • Manuel d'Oliveira (c. 1915–1988) — singer, songwriter, performer, guitarist, and bandleader
  • Papa Noël Nedule (c. 1940–2024) — singer-songwriter and guitarist
  • Bébé Atalaku (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and atalaku
  • Nono Monzuluku (c. 1960–2024) — singer-songwriter and atalaku
  • Tabu Ley Rochereau (c. 1940–2013) — singer and songwriter
  • Ferré Gola (b. 1976) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Franglish (b. 1994) — Congolese-French rapper and singer
  • Claude (b. 2003) — Congolese-Dutch singer
  • Tusse (b. 2002) — Congolese-Swedish singer
  • Fally Ipupa (b. 1977) — singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, guitarist and producer
  • Le Grand Kallé (c. 1930–1983) — singer-songwriter, composer, and bandleader
  • Koffi Olomide (b. 1956) — singer, dancer, producer, and composer
  • Maître Gims (b. 1986) — Congolese-French singer-songwriter, rapper
  • Dr. Nico Kasanda (c. 1939–1985) — guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter
  • Naza (b. 1993) — Congolese-French rapper, singer-songwriter
  • Fabregas (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter, dancer and record producer
  • Barbara Kanam (b. 1973) — singer-songwriter
  • Yxng Bane (b. 1996) — British-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter
  • Keblack (b. 1992) — Congolese-French rapper, singer-songwriter
  • Papa Wemba (c. 1949–2016) — singer-songwriter, sapeur, dancer, and cultural icon
  • Pépé Kallé (c. 1951–1998) — singer-songwriter and bandleader
  • Damso (b. 1992) — Congolese-Belgian rapper, singer-songwriter
  • M'pongo Love (c. 1956–1990) — singer-songwriter
  • Tshala Muana (c. 1958–2022) — singer-songwriter and performer
  • Awilo Longomba (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and drummer
  • M'bilia Bel (b. 1959) — singer, songwriter and dancer
  • Lokua Kanza (b. 1958) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
  • Werrason (b. 1965) — singer-songwriter, and bandleader
  • Sam Mangwana (b. 1945) — singer and songwriter
  • Jossart N'Yoka Longo (b. 1953) — singer-songwriter and producer.
  • Wendo Kolosoy (c. 1925–2008) — guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer
  • Ray Lema (b. 1946) — singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist
  • Cindy Le Coeur (b. 1982) — recording artist, singer, and dancer
  • Lutumba Simaro (c. 1938–2019) — singer-songwriter, composer, and bandleader
  • Nyboma Mwan'dido (b. 1952) — singer, songwriter and dancer
  • King Kester Emeneya (c. 1956–2014) — singer and bandleader
  • L'Or Mbongo (b. 1978) — singer-songwriter and cantor
  • Yondo Sister (b. 1958) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Madilu System (c. 1952–2007) — singer-songwriter
  • Bimi Ombale (c. 1952–2011) — singer-songwriter and drummer
  • Baloji (b. 1978) — Congolese-Belgian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer
  • Bramsito (b. 1996) — Congolese-French singer-songwriter and producer
  • Innoss'B (b. 1997) — singer-songwriter, rapper, percussionist, and dancer
  • Gaz Mawete (b. 1991) — singer-songwriter, dancer
  • Héritier Watanabe (b. 1982) — songwriter-singer, dancer
  • Bill Clinton Kalonji (b. 1979) — singer-songwriter, dancer and animator
  • Moise Mbiye (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and pastor
  • Mike Kalambay (b. 1978) — singer-songwriter, pastor and dancer
  • Dena Mwana (b. 1986) — singer, composer and dancer
  • Lu Kala (b. 1995) — Congolese-Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Céline Banza (b. 1997) — singer-songwriter, dancer and guitarist
  • Jipson Butukondolo — composer, vocalist and entertainer
  • Diblo Dibala (b. 1954) — singer, director, arranger, composer, producer, and guitarist
  • Dindo Yogo (c. 1955–2000) — singer-songwriter, and dancer
  • Ndombe Opetum (c. 1944–2012) — recording artist, composer and singer
  • Youssoupha (b. 1979) — Congolese-French rapper and songwriter
  • Mose Se Sengo (c. 1945–2019) — guitarist, composer and bandleader
  • Mohombi (b. 1986) — Congolese-Swedish musician, singer-songwriter, composer, and dancer
  • Josky Kiambukuta (c. 1949–2021) — performing artist, singer-songwriter, and composer
  • Kanda Bongo Man (b. 1955) — singer-songwriter, dancer and bandleader
  • Abeti Masikini (c. 1954–1994) — singer-songwriter, bandleader, and performer
  • Marie Misamu (c. 1974–2016) — cantor, songwriter and composer
  • Youlou Mabiala (b. 1947) — recording artist, composer, songwriter, and singer
  • Bozi Boziana (b. 1951) — singer-songwriter and bandleader
  • Kaysha (b. 1974) — singer-songwriter, rapper and producer
  • Mayaula Mayoni (b. 2010) — recording artist, composer and singer
  • Young Paris (b. 1988) — Congolese-American singer-songwriter, rapper and producer
  • Evoloko Jocker (b. 1954) — singer-songwriter, dancer
  • Jessy Matador (b. 1983) — Congolese-French singer-songwriter
  • Jean-Bosco Mwenda (c. 1930–1990) — guitarist and singer.
  • Avelino (b. 1993) — Congolese-British-rapper and singer
  • Bouro Mpela (b. 1975) — singer, dancer, and performer
  • Dadju (b. 1991) — Congolese-French singer-songwriter and composer
  • Iyenga — singer-songwriter
  • Tiakola (b. 1999) — Congolese-French rapper and singer
  • Jimmy Omonga (b. 1976) — singer-songwriter, guitarist
  • Kalash Criminel (b. 1995) — Congolese-French rapper and producer
  • Kasaloo Kyanga (c. 1957–2011) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer
  • Marie Daulne (b. 1964) — Belgian-Congolese singer-songwriter, arranger and choreographer
  • Ninho (b. 1996) — Congolese-French rapper and producer
  • Gradur (b. 1990) — Congolese-French rapper
  • Singuila (b. 1977) — singer-songwriter
  • Alicios Theluji (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Laurette la Perle (b. 1989) — singer-songwriter, model and businesswoman
  • Soulé (b. 1995) — Irish-Congolese singer-songwriter
  • Philippe Lando Rossignol (c. 1935–2004) — singer and recording artist
  • Lous and the Yakuza (b. 1996) — Congolese-Belgian singer-songwriter, rapper, model, and artist
  • Lucie Eyenga (c. 1934–1987) — singer and songwriter
  • Nathalie Makoma (b. 1982) — Congolese-Dutch singer-songwriter
  • Zola (b. 1999) — Congolese-French rapper and producer
  • Syran Mbenza (b. 1950) — guitarist, singer-songwriter
  • Lovy Longomba (b. 1986) — songwriter, pastor, prophet, producer, musician, and life coach
  • Samba Mapangala (b. 1955) — singer-songwriter, and bandleader
  • Patsha Bay — singer-songwriter
  • Jaysix Abdalah (b. 1989) — singer-songwriter
  • Cor Akim (b. 1992) — singer-songwriter, and pianist
  • Pierre Kwenders (b. 1985) — singer and rapper
  • Tshanda Sangwa (b. 1996) — singer-songwriter
  • Serge Le Griot (b. 1995) — singer-songwriter
  • Tresor (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist
  • Adios Alemba (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and producer
  • Adamo Ekula — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Ada Muangisa (b. 1953) — guitarist, singer-songwriter
  • BM (b. 1992) — singer-songwriter
  • Ricardo Lemvo (b. 1957) — singer-songwriter
  • Kristy Diamond — singer-songwriter
  • Jungeli — Congolese-French singer-songwriter
  • Johnny Bokelo (c. 1940–1995) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and dancer
  • Paul Ebengo Isenge (c. 1934–1990) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, arranger
  • Béatrice Beyou Ciel (b. 1967) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Antoinette Etisomba Lokindji (c. 1950–2002) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Anita Mwarabu (b. 1987) — singer, composer and author
  • Amanda Malela (b. 1989) — multilingual singer, composer and dancer
  • Déesse Mukangi (b. 1969) — vocalist, songwriter and dancer
  • Abby Surya — singer-songwriter
  • Rosny Kayiba — singer-songwriter
  • Mj30 (b. 1986) — singer-songwriter
  • Sista Becky — rapper, singer, dancer, and lyricist
  • Sarah Kalume (b. 1990) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Ya Levis Dalwear (b. 1994) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Deborah Lukalu (b. 1994) — singer, composer and dancer
  • Sandra Mbuyi (b. 1984) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • JB Mpiana (b. 1967) — singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer
  • But Na Filet (b. 1986) — singer-songwriter, dancer
  • Félix Wazekwa (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Souzy Kasseya (b. 1949) — guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist
  • JDT Mulopwe (b. 1972) — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Rebo Tchulo (b. 1996) — singer-songwriter, dancer
  • Celeo Scram (b. 1978) — rapper, singer-songwriter
  • Robinio Mundibu (b. 1985) — singer-songwriter, dancer
  • Bumba Massa (b. 1945) — singer-songwriter
  • Faya Tess (b. 1966) — singer and composer
  • Debaba (c. 1961–2011) — singer-songwriter and composer
  • Reddy Amisi (b. 1960) — singer-songwriter. He is known for his smooth voice and dynamic performances
  • Ntaba 2 London — singer-songwriter and dancer
  • Gaz Fabilouss — rapper, producer and bandleader
  • Ryan De La Cruz — singer, actor, songwriter, model, director and music producer
  • Sangana Yala — singer and composer

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