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Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: Jdog on July 16, 2018, 20:36

Title: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Jdog on July 16, 2018, 20:36
Haha don't let Freddy Marchouse see this. Fally really got humbled right there Kosa Leka.
https://www.facebook.com/madamelacoach2/videos/659903174351127/
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 16, 2018, 20:44
Ouuucccch, damn that is harsh. Maybe he should've said he was R Kelly or something...
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 16, 2018, 20:48
The top comment makes a really good point, I must say
(https://s22.postimg.cc/vclgrcp4h/Screen_Shot_2018-07-16_at_3.46.51_PM.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: archos on July 16, 2018, 20:58
lol my man's disappointed/angry face when saying to his manager manon loubaki "lets go"
kinda awkward but look at the comments,the theory of jealousy  is on top  in the comments
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: CM PRINCE on July 16, 2018, 21:18
This is disrespectful and just cringe they could've at least pretended to take pics lol
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 16, 2018, 21:27
This is disrespectful and just cringe they could've at least pretended to take pics lol

kiekie, they said all said "f that, I gotta save space on my SD card"

Thing is he'd be treated as royalty at any African awards show. He's out of his element here
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: CM PRINCE on July 16, 2018, 21:45
This is disrespectful and just cringe they could've at least pretended to take pics lol

kiekie, they said all said "f that, I gotta save space on my SD card"

Thing is he'd be treated as royalty at any African awards show. He's out of his element here
Hahaha then take the pics and delete them looool

But in all seriousness I feel bad for him even though I'll admit I chuckled a bit but I couldn't finish the whole video it's too awkward. What I would advise fally to do is take his time with his world  career like he's doing with his damn label, clothing line and everything and not rush like he has done he's got a lot of time he just needs to work on his rhumba music and release an album with big impact like koffi, Wemba, and even werra did to be considered very very well know abroad wise
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Manzambi94 on July 16, 2018, 21:48
Hahahahah, poor guy, even though I am a Ferre fan, I am disappointed, by how he was treated, but he should have wonderstood earlier that African singers are just a tiny spot there.
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: JV “Lone Ranger” on July 16, 2018, 22:32
Ouch!....Ferre Gola”Maboko Pamba” playing in the background in my head lol
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Manzambi94 on July 16, 2018, 22:41
"Oko zonga maboko pamba a a a
Oko zonga maboko wololo wololo wololo wololo"
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: JV “Lone Ranger” on July 16, 2018, 23:06
Lol
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: SoukousFan on July 16, 2018, 23:59
ohhhh mannnn!! soooo awkward
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: archos on July 17, 2018, 00:07
photograph kakipakankokolo
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: CM PRINCE on July 17, 2018, 00:21
I was just thinking celeo best not see this otherwise he'll have a field day on all social media making videos and memes lol
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 17, 2018, 03:49
Mood... no stressing myself trying to become an American  ;D
(https://s22.postimg.cc/yho5hy0a9/IMG_2508.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

kidding of course. Don't take it personal
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: mrvibes on July 17, 2018, 06:13
Kie kie .. L'americain perdu.. I am sorry but this has been hitting on my last fucking nerve .he should calm down a bit.. I think him going back to koffi is a big  mistake. Y'all know koffi does to finish someone right. Just wait and see.  Fally success is going down little bu little
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Nkosi on July 17, 2018, 07:18
Fally should chill. Let world fame come through music and not forcing it. Have never been his fan though. I'm too much of a Wenge guy hence for me it's Ferre all the way in their competetion. I feel bad for him though. Hope he learnt something.
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Mirobexx on July 17, 2018, 20:11
These BET awards are not an actual reflection of music or anything.The American audience don't know most things about Africa.Am not a Fall fan but I do feel for him.Hope next time he will think twice about going.Another  thing they are always held in USA or Europe.The Kora awards are better in my opinion they are held in Africa for African audiences.His face told a story he was visibly angry.
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 17, 2018, 21:05
So according Sankara, Werra is the only and last star of Congo... confirmé by Michael Jackson himself  ;D ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbH01M3Hw0&frags=pl%2Cwn
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Matebu on July 17, 2018, 21:18
On a serious note, I think this experience is good for Fally's growth. We've all been through humbling moments that changed our outlook on things. Black Americans care less about African culture (Black Panther the big exception) than many white Americans - my observation from living here for some time.

Wemba went through a similar sort of thing when his "world" audience disappeared a while after Emotion, and then he subsequently went back to focusing on authentic Congolese music and having his poplarity grow when he adapted to the dance era with Ecrita.

I've also notice Fally chilling out on the whole greatest, "GOAT", King, etc rhetoric that peeved some of us last year
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: CM PRINCE on July 17, 2018, 21:47
On a serious note, I think this experience is good for Fally's growth. We've all been through humbling moments that changed our outlook on things. Black Americans care less about African culture (Black Panther the big exception) than many white Americans - my observation from living here for some time.

Wemba went through a similar sort of thing when his "world" audience disappeared a while after Emotion, and then he subsequently went back to focusing on authentic Congolese music and having his poplarity grow when he adapted to the dance era with Ecrita.

I've also notice Fally chilling out on the whole greatest, "GOAT", King, etc rhetoric that peeved some of us last year
I 10000% agree with you you're right about everything you said, I think this is going to be a blessing in disguise.. and also I've been hearing that he's finally starting to recruit younger guys in his group,  and the goat king thing he has slowed down but let's not jinx it
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Wenge1995 on July 17, 2018, 22:01
@Matebu

Keep in mind, influence is a important factor when it comes to winning an American music award. Afrobeat is sorta the wave in the hip-hop, outside of trap. The song structure is short compared to Congolese music, making it better to market on Top 40 or Urban radio stations.

To be specific, WizKid got a boost from Drake by their collabortation for One Dance (a Top 40 hit in many international markets) and later they collaborated for a new song for HIS recent album!

I respect Fally Ipupa discography, he's a legend. However, his music hasn't translated past the African diaspora in Europe and Africa. I have yet to see either him or Ferre Gola collaborate with an currently relevant artist from America to get their foot through the door. Americans are lazy music consumers, something seems too foriegn they'll resist. Which is why it was a struggle (even for Nigerian and Ghanian music) to crack the urban and pop market of America.

As we speak, there still remains a Afrobeat of African origin to place itself as a Top 40 hit in recent memory. Even the Asians had to really fight with promotion to get their K-Pop band noticed in the American Music Award catagory, I still don't here them played on conventional music promotion avenues aside from streaming and Youtube.

Just my two cents...
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Tata Nkiadi on July 17, 2018, 22:38
As I've said before, the BET Awards are a waste of time for a Congolese artist, especially a Francophone artist.  Why keep going to the event?  The majority of Black Americans don't give 2 shits about African music, unless you're Fela Kuti reincarnate.
Title: Re: Fally being ignored at the 2018 BET awards
Post by: Paysan Congolais on July 19, 2018, 11:31
Just sad.

He will never learn.