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Music In Africa
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Fally Ipupa becomes first African artist to top French albums chart with XX | Music In Africa | April 28, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
By Nomfundo Radebe, Mndeni Mahlangu and Lucky Mqoboli Congolese musician Fally Ipupa has made history after his latest album XX debuted at number one on the French Top Albums chart, becoming the first African artist to reach the top position in its opening week.
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TRESOR takes lead creative role on Fally Ipupa’s new album XX | Music In Africa | April 17, 2026, 9:57 a.m.
By Collins Matsepe, Mandla Mhlongwa and Lucky Mqoboli TRESOR has taken on a central creative role in XX, the new album by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, serving as executive producer, creative director, songwriter, producer and featured artist on the project.