Born in Kinshasa, in 1992, Mopao Mumu is a singer-songwriter based in Montreal. She borrows the first part of her stage name from the Congolese music legend: Koffi Olomidé, nicknamed "the king", "Mopao" in Lingala. As for "Mumu", comes from the diminutive of her middle name.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she was born and spent part of her childhood, Mopao Mumu was deeply marked by great female musical figures such as Mbilia Bel, the Queen of Sebene, Tshala Muana, who popularized Mutuashi and Abeti Maskini who has an eclectic musical style. Yet, these female pioneers are not mentioned as often as their male counterparts, even though they greatly influenced Congolese and African music, as a whole.  Mopao Mumu, follows in their footsteps while highlighting and celebrating their major contributions to African culture and its artistic heritage. The Congolese influence on her music is also evident with the integration of Sebene, the instrumental bridge executed on the electric guitar, characteristic of the Rumba, which provides an additional layer to her music.

Between the ages of four and eighteen, she lived in South Africa. The history of Mandela's country has undeniably influenced the way she sees the world and its music. South African artists such as Brenda Fassie, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and Lady Smith Mambazo, who breathed a militant aspect into their music by raising their voices against the Apartheid regime, allowed her to realize the political force of musical works. Moreover, how writing and performing can become ways to express one's beliefs and culture. While in South Africa, she made her first appearances in choirs at church and in school, where she practiced her voice and developed a musical ear.

In 2011, the singer-songwriter moved to Montreal, Canada and discovered a real passion for writing poetry. Always fascinated by poetry, Mopao attaches particular importance to lyrics in her music, using various languages: French, English and Lingala. Exposed to various music genres from Africa, Europe, the Americas and all around the world, allow the versatility in her compositions. Mopao Mumu thus explores multiple musical artistries, however, keeping an emphasis on Soul and R&B while incorporating an Afrobeat touch.

In 2020, Mopao Mumu launched her musical career with the single “Take me”. Since then, she has performed at twice for the Jazz Festival of Montreal, Ausgang Plaza, Belmont and Balattou. She has also collaborated with renowned artists from the Montreal art scene such as Pierre Kwenders, DJ Karaba, Lou Phelps and Nico de Andrea.