1. Silas Katompa Mvumpa (1999)

Soccer Player

Congolese forward who signed a five-year deal with the German club VfB Stuttgart. He won Bundesliga Rookie of the Month in November 2020, December 2020 and February 2021. 

2. Hiro Le Coq (1989)

World Music Singer

Singer and dancer recognized as one member of the Afrobeat group Bana C4. The group released their debut mixtape in 2011, Therapy vol.1, and would go on to release studio albums...

3. Ron Bultongez (1996)

Pop Singer

Pop singer who made it to the Top 24 on American Idol 2018. He has over 10,000 followers on his ronbultongez Instagram account. 

4. Lina Pembe Bologna (1969)

Entrepreneur

Matriarch of the powerful Pembes, a political Congo Republic family famous on social media. She is the owner of Lina Shops in Kinshasa, a chain of outlets that distribute Zara...

5. Gael Boom (1991)

R&b Singer

R&B artist who has built an audience on YouTube with music videos like "Rain," "Promised Land" and "I Love Her." He is also a popular covers artist whose covers of...

6. Deborah Lukalu (1995)

Gospel Singer

Congolese singer and songwriter primarily known for her 2016 studio album Overflow. She has accumulated over 108 million views on her self-titled Deborah LUKALU YouTube channel. 

7. Noah Braniff (2011)

YouTube Star

One of five children featured on the family vlog YouTube channel This Gathered Nest which is run by the matriarch of the family, Angela Braniff. The YouTube channel has earned...

8. Bash The Entertainer (1993)

Comedian

Comedian turned social media personality known for his comical videos and distinct laugh, which get upwards of 3 million views and counting. He has been featured on Glasgow's STV, as...

9. Audrey D'Silva (1993)

Model

Audrey D'Silva is a famous Model, who was born on August 23, 1993 in Republic of the Congo. Model who was crowned the winner of India’s first online fashion reality...

10. Papa Wemba (1949)

World Music Singer

Also known as the King of Rumba Rock, he was a Congolese musician who performed with a group called Viva la Musica across the globe. He made the La Sape...

11. Ya levis Dalwear (1994)

World Music Singer

World music singer/songwriter who is recognized for songs such as "Mokolo ya L'amour," "Je t'emmènerais, Pt. 1," and "Canœ kayak." He has gone on to amass over 230,000 Instagram followers.

12. Oscarine Mbikulu Lunzamba (1997)

YouTube Star

Oscarine Mbikulu Lunzamba is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on January 12, 1997 in Republic of the Congo. Actress, rapper, and model who is widely known for her...

13. Mushiya Tshikuka (1981)

Reality Star

Hair stylist and television personality most famous for her appearances on the WETV reality series Cutting It in The ATL. She is the founder of the Atlanta hair salon The...

14. Unghetto Mathieu (2000)

Rapper

Unghetto Mathieu is a famous Rapper, who was born on January 20, 2000 in Republic of the Congo. Rapper and dancer who gained recognition as a member of Team NueEra...

15. BM (1992)

Music Producer

London-based recording artist and music producer who has released a couple of studio albums called Ebebi the Album and The Drop.

16. Damso (1992)

Rapper

Belgian rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence for his song "Poseidon." He's popular for his debut album Batterie Poor, which went certified gold in 2016. He is most popular...

17. Sonya Pembe (2001)

Instagram Star

Modeling and selfie-taking influencer who became a popular figure on Instagram where she has garnered more than 500,000 followers for her self-titled account. She has tagged and represented brands in...

18. Naza (1991)

Rapper

Debuting an EP called Tout pour la rue in October of 2016, he is a Afro rap artist who signed with the record label Bomayé Musik. He would then put out...

19. Eddie Kadi (1970)

Comedian

Comedian, actor, and MC who gained notoriety in England. In September 2010, he performed a stand-up show to a sold-out crowd at London's O2 arena.

20. Audrey D'Silva (1993)

Model

21. Doks (1990)

World Music Singer