Laurette La PerleCongo (Democratic Republic of the) |1989| LingalaBorn Laurette Ngoma Laperle, Laurette la Perle is a Congolese singer-songwriter, model, and businesswoman. She started attending the classical parish of her neighborhood at age 8, where she participated in certain shows, parties, and competitions.
Laurette released her debut album, Love Story in 2015 to critical acclaim. Her music blends Afrobeats, R&B, and Congolese Rumba.
She has several awards to her credit, including the 2015 MTV Africa Award for Best Francophone and the Afrima Award for Best Female (Central Africa) in 2016.