Laurette la Perle

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Laurette la Perle
Birth nameLaurette Ngoma la Perle
Born (1989-02-02) February 2, 1989 (age 34)
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Genres Afrobeats RnB Congolese rumba
Occupation(s)Singer songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsBrown Touch Music

Laurette Ngoma Laperle (born February 2, 1989), known professionally as Laurette la Perle is a Congolese singer songwriter, model and business woman from Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Biography and career

At the age of 8 she started to attend the classical parish of her neighborhood, the practice in the choir allowed her to participate in certain shows, parties and competitions. In 2000 she was selected among the best singers of her city. She was born to a mother who was a nurse and father who was a doctor who already died.

Awards and nominations

  1. 2015: MTV Africa awards for the best francophone. [1]
  2. 2016: Afrima Awards for best female from central Africa. [2]

Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

Collaboration

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References

  1. MTV, Africa (June 11, 2015). "2015 MAMA Nominees". Mtvbase. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  2. True, Team (2016-09-09). "AFRIMMA Awards 2016". TRUE Africa. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  3. (in French) "Musique : l'album Love story de Laurette la perle, présenté à la presse | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo". Adiac-congo. 18 August 2015.