Félix Tshisekedi elevates Fally Ipupa to Knight of the Order of the Leopard

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Félix Tshisekedi elevates Fally Ipupa to Knight of the Order of the Leopard

President Félix Tshisekedi decorated Congolese musician Fally Ipupa with the title of Knight of the Order of the Leopard on June 6, 2026 in Kinshasa, after his double concert at the Stade de France. Tshisekedi praised Ipupa's contribution to Congolese music and paid tribute to figures such as Papa Wemba, Evoloko Jocker, Koffi Olomide, Werrason, JB Mpiana, and Ferré Gola.

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