Rumba celebration: Faya Tess reveals the dates of her international tour

Paris, October 30^th, 2025 (CPA).- The dates of the international tour by singer Faya Tess from the Democratic Republic of Congo, planned as part of the celebrations for the 4th anniversary of Congolese Rumba being added to the list of cultural heritage of humanity, were revealed on Thursday by her manager during an interview. « We are pleased to share with you a calendar of festive galas and dance evenings with this heroine of Congolese Rumba, who insightfully promotes the country’s culture on the international stage with her soft voice and enchanting classics with a nostalgic flavor.

Faya Tess will begin her musical tour on December 13^th, 2025 at the 7th edition of the ‘African elegance’ evening in Toulouse, France. This event will allow music lovers to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the recognition of Congolese Rumba on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage,‘ said André Tetu, president of the ’Air Monde Culture » label, which is supervising the tour. ‘After France, the Congolese singer will travel to Brussels, where she is expected to perform at a gala evening dedicated to lovers on February 14^th, 2026,’ he added. According to the schedule, the artist will begin her African leg of the tour on March 7^th, 2026, starting in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo.

‘In the country of President Sassou Nguesso, Diva Faya Tess will commune with Congolese women on the sidelines of the International Women’s Day celebrations in Brazzaville,’ said her manager. He confirmed that other dates will also be announced for Africa and Europe. ‘The first phase of the international tour will take place on March 28^th, 2026 in Paris, where the singer will perform at the Espace Noisy le Sec in the Paris region as part of the closing ceremony for Women’s Month 2026,’ announced André Tetu. Congolese rumba was added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 14^th, 2021, based on a joint nomination by the DRC and the Republic of Congo, highlighting the role of rumba as an element of identity and social cohesion for both peoples.