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RAPHA is a 24-year-old rising pop artist from Belgium with Congolese roots.

Her career took off in 2020 when she won MNM-Rising Star. To keep the momentum going she released her debut single “Funny”, that charted into the ULTRA TOP 50. Continuing to bring new music to her audience and develope her sound, she released her long awaited EP ‘Circus’, along with a sold out release show at TRIX.

‘Circus’ is a diary she wrote about the honest and vulnerable times of her life: heartbreak, everything in between and making mental health the main theme of the EP.

Turning the pages of the past, she just released her newest single ‘goodbye’, saying bye to her old self and making room for growth and reflection in her upcoming EP set for autumn 2026. On top of that, this spring Camille Yembe selected RAPHA as one of the artists to collaborate with on a new track in partnership with BASE, set for release in September.

Her growing presence is translated to the stage, with performances ranging from support slots for international artists such as Jude York and aleksiah to a special performance at the Belgian Royal Family’s residence in December 2025, and her first appearance at Ancienne Belgique in March 2026 for Black History Month.

One thing is certain, if you like the soundtrack of teen rom-coms, RAPHA will be your newest favorite popstar. She makes poppy songs full of emotion and lingering depth, think about a combination of Olivia Rodrigo's intensity, Rachel Chinouriri's warmth, and Billie Eilish's honesty.