Who is Tiakola?
Tiakola, whose real name is William Mundala, is a French rapper and singer of Congolese descent, born in 1999 in Bondy and raised in the Cité des 4000 housing estate in La Courneuve, north of Paris. He first rose to fame with the group 4Keus, known for the hit O’Kartier C’est la hess, before going solo in 2019. His debut album Mélo (2022) was certified double platinum in France and defined his sound: smooth, melodic vocals over Afro-influenced rap beats. In 2023 his track Meridian with British rapper Dave went diamond, and he released the joint album La mélo est gangx with Gazo. His 2024 mixtape BDLM vol. 1 earned him an Album of the Year nomination at the 2025 Victoires de la Musique.
Tiakola’s hit songs
Through solo singles and high-profile collaborations, Tiakola has built a strong streaming catalogue. Some of his most popular tracks include:
- Meridian (with Dave)
- Mélo décalé
- La Nocturne (with Theodora)
- Jet Lag (with Jorja Smith)
- Cœur de pirate
- Mode de vie
- Caméléon
- Cléopâtre
- Si j’savais
- Les diamants de Bokassa (with Ninho)
His sung hooks and Afro melodies have made him one of the most recognisable voices in French rap today.
Tiakola live
On stage, Tiakola brings high energy and choruses that the whole crowd sings back. After his first Olympia show in 2023, he sold out two nights at Paris’s Accor Arena in March 2025. To experience his melodies live, book your Tiakola concert tickets on iTicket.MA.
