Congolese music star Fally Ipupa brought his music to one of London’s biggest entertainment venues on October 24, 2026, as he began a two-night concert run at The O2 Arena. The performances celebrate his 20-year solo career and mark another major moment in his international journey.
Known to fans as “Aigle,” Fally Ipupa performed in front of an audience in London, bringing Congolese music to a major arena in the United Kingdom. His sound blends Congolese rumba and soukous with R&B and modern pop, helping introduce the music to audiences across different countries.
The first night also featured appearances from artists including Awilo Longomba, Joé Dwèt Filé and Stanley Boy, according to reports from the event. Their appearances added to a night celebrating Congolese music and its connections with other artists across the Francophone music scene.
The London concerts also follow the release of Fally Ipupa’s album XX, which features “Jam,” his collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid. The project brings together artists from different musical backgrounds and reflects Fally Ipupa’s continued work with performers beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The O2 announced the two concert dates for October 24 and 25, with the additional Saturday show added after the original Sunday date was announced. The venue has described the event as the biggest Francophone show the United Kingdom has ever hosted.
For Fally Ipupa, the London performances are another milestone in a career that has taken Congolese music to major stages beyond Africa. As he continues his 20-year solo career celebration, the concerts offer a chance to showcase the sounds and musical traditions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to an international audience.
