In an era where music moves faster than borders, a new sound is capturing hearts and dance floors around the globe — and at the center of it is Ntaba 2 London, the Congolese-French singer, dancer, and genre-bender who’s blazing her own trail in the world music scene.
Born in Kinshasa and raised between Paris and London, Ntaba brings a multicultural edge to every note she sings and every move she makes. But it’s not just her background that sets her apart — it’s her bold, infectious fusion of Ndombolo and Amapiano, a self-coined genre she calls “Ndombopiano.”
What is Ndombopiano?
At its core, Ndombopiano is a cultural collision of South and Central African rhythms — the upbeat, hip-swinging energy of Congolese Ndombolo paired with the deep bass lines and atmospheric groove of South Africa’s Amapiano. It’s nostalgic and futuristic at once, proudly African yet universally accessible.
And Ntaba doesn’t just perform it — she embodies it.
Her shows are kinetic, colorful explosions of music, movement, and emotion. With live drums, backup dancers, and visuals inspired by both Congolese street fashion and Parisian high couture, she turns every stage into a portal: to joy, to memory, to home.
From Viral Moves to Global Stages
Ntaba’s rise hasn’t been overnight — but it’s been relentless. She first caught attention through viral dance clips on TikTok and Instagram, where her hypnotic footwork and powerful stage presence made her an instant sensation. But it was her debut single, “Moto Moto Ya Mboka”, that truly lit the fuse.
The track, with its rolling log drum and electrified soukous guitar, quickly found an audience not only in Africa but across Europe and the diaspora. Music blogs dubbed it “a global groove born in Kinshasa, raised in Johannesburg, and matured in London.”
Since then, she’s performed at major festivals like AfroNation Portugal, Couleur Café in Brussels, and most recently, Le Printemps de Bourges in France — where critics hailed her as “the next face of Afrofusion.”
A Voice for the Diaspora
More than a musician, Ntaba is becoming a cultural bridge. Her lyrics, often sung in Lingala, French, and English, touch on identity, migration, womanhood, and reclaiming joy in the aftermath of struggle. She represents a generation of Africans in the diaspora who aren’t choosing between cultures — they’re creating something new from them.
In interviews, she speaks candidly about what it means to be a Congolese woman in the music industry, navigating expectations while staying true to her roots. “I’m not trying to fit into pop. I’m trying to make the world dance to where I come from,” she told one French outlet.
What’s Next for Ntaba?
With her debut EP, “NdomboDreams”, set to release later this year, Ntaba 2 London is gearing up for a whirlwind global tour. Rumors are swirling about collaborations with South African producers and French rappers — and there’s talk of a major fashion house tapping her for a campaign centered on Afro-European identity.
Wherever she goes, one thing’s for sure: she’s not following trends — she’s setting them.
