This week, we’re talking to famed French-Congolese musician and dancer Fally Ipupa, affectionately known as the “Prince of Rumba,” and Belgian-Iranian writer-director Hamed Mobasser.

EXCLUSIVE: Pathé Touch Afrique has acquired pan-African rights on historical thriller Rumba Royale, starring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, and set a December 12 release date. The eagerly ...

Nyoshi rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s as one of the leading Congolese musicians to successfully fuse soukous with Tanzania’s dansi tradition.

Congolese music has been influenced by a number of music tunes from across the world, including Kenya.

Fally Ipupa dialed in to AfroBerlin to talk about his first acting role in Rumba Royale and the Congolese superstar said that having tried his hand at acting, he’s up for more. Rumba Royale is ...

While Congolese rumba's lyrics often dealt with typical dance floor topics of love and good parties, there were occasional detours.

Congolese actor and musician Anzor Alem is among the performers of the film Rumba Royale, expected in African theaters on December 12, 2025. Directed by Yohane Dean Lengol and Hamed Mobasser, the ...

The 17th edition of the Timbalaye 2025 International Rumba Festival will take place in Cuba August 25-31. Every August, the festival brings new cultural offerings that extend from the city to Cuban ...

The FNCC stated that this concert will feature Shungu Chef Rumba (Rumba Roots), with a vibrant and soulful tribute to Papa Wemba’s timeless hits. “Get ready for a high energy celebration of ...