Ntaba 2 London

While Ntaba's exact birth date remains unknown, she was born in France.^[1] Her name, Ntaba, means "goat" in Lingala, a term that has taken on symbolic significance in her career.^[1] She began her career as a dancer, posting videos on social media that featured her signature ndombolo choreography intertwined with the fast-tempo sébène, an instrumental hallmark of Congolese rumba.^[1][4] Her dynamic performances quickly garnered a devoted following, earning her recognition as an influential figure in African dance.^[1][4][2]

Leaping to music, Ntaba released her debut single, "Ntaba Birthday" (featuring the dance troupe Rolls des Nuances), in 2021.^[2][1] In an interview with Afrik-News, she cited a desire to amplify Afro sounds and bring greater visibility to them in French media as key motivations for her transition to music.^[1] Her breakthrough came with the 2022 hit "Mood" (featuring Guccima and Rolls des Nuances), part of a dance music series she conceptualized under the same name.^[1] This success marked her emergence as a prominent ndombolo artist and led to her guest appearance at the 5th edition of L'Afrique Festival in Strasbourg, France, held on 1–2 July 2023.^[1][7] In September 2023, she released "Kokodo" (alternatively titled "Mood Pt.3"), another installment in the Mood series that solidified her as an up-and-coming artist in the genre, followed by "CR7" in May 2024.^[2][1][5]

On 17 July 2024, Ntaba released her landmark single "Ndombopiano" under Sony Music Africa Fr , which was recorded in Kinshasa and mixed by DJ115.^[1][4] Produced by Newjackboss and Joel Synthé, the track blended the fast-paced beats of ndombolo with the deep basslines and hypnotic melodies of South African amapiano.^[4] The music video, directed by Amegavisu, featured Ntaba alongside fellow Congolese female dancers.^[4]