Dadju Djuna Nsungula Alimasi, also known as Dadju, is a celebrated French-Congolese singer, songwriter, and performer known for his smooth R&B, soul, and afrobeat-infused urban music.
As a member of a renowned musical family, he has achieved massive success with chart-topping albums.
He hits that blend emotional lyrics with infectious melodies, earning him a dedicated fanbase across Europe and Africa.
Profile
- Full Name: Dadju Djuna Nsungula Alimasi
- Stage Name: Dadju
- Born: May 2, 1991
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: Melun, Île-de-France, France
- Nationality: French
- Ethnicity: Congolese-French
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Performer
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Djanana Djuna and Mrs Djuna
- Siblings: Maître Gims, Bedjik, Xgangs
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Three
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: 10 million USD
Early Life & Education
Dadju Djuna Nsungula Alimasi was born on May 2, 1991, in Melun, France, to parents Djanana Djuna and Mrs Djuna.
He grew up in a deeply musical Congolese family alongside his brothers, Maître Gims, Bedjik, and Xgangs, with strong artistic influences from his father, who was a vocalist in Papa Wemba’s legendary band, Viva La Musica.
This family environment shaped his early passion for music. He began performing young and joined music groups while focusing on developing his vocal and songwriting skills.
Details of his formal education remain private, as he pursued music professionally from a young age. His religion is Christianity. His ethnicity is Congolese-French. He started his journey in the music scene around 2012.
Career
Dadju first gained recognition as part of the duo Shin Sekaï with Abou Tall from 2012 to 2016, releasing the album Indéfini.
He launched his solo Career in 2017 with the blockbuster album Gentleman 2.0 featuring massive hits like Reine, Bob Marley, and Jaloux. Subsequent albums including Poison ou Antidote, Cullinan, and HÉRITAGE solidified his status as a leading French urban artist.
Known for emotional ballads and high-energy collaborations, he has worked with artists like Tayc, Ninho, and others. His music fuses R&B, Afrobeat, and soul, creating a signature sound that resonates widely.
He continues releasing successful projects, such as HÉRITAGE: DERNIÈRE EMPREINTE in 2025, and new singles in 2026, while performing at major festivals and on tours. His work has earned multi-platinum certifications and strong streaming success across platforms.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @dadju
- YouTube Channel: Dadju
- TikTok Handle: Dadju
Personal Life
Dadju, 35 years old, is married and has three children. He keeps his family life relatively private while occasionally sharing moments that highlight his role as a devoted father and husband.
He comes from a close-knit musical family and values strong family bonds. No other past relationships are widely publicised.
Net Worth
Dadju’s Net Worth is estimated at 10 million USD.
His income primarily comes from music sales and streaming royalties, sold-out concerts and tours, brand endorsements, collaborations, and catalogue success as a leading French urban artist.
Discography
- HÉRITAGE: DERNIÈRE EMPREINTE (2025)
- HÉRITAGE (2024)
- Cullinan: La Gelée Royale (2023)
- Poison ou Antidote (2020)
- Gentleman 2.0 (2017)
- Superwoman (2026)
- I Love You (feat. Tayc)
- Pas Comme Ça (feat. Dystinct)
- Various singles and collaborations 2024-2026
