Rumba Royale

Rumba Royale is a historical thriller and drama set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1959 Léopoldville, a photographer named Daniel and a waitress named Olive attempt to plan their future together. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of high tension between the local population and colonial settlers, while the city's youth seek escape from these societal pressures at a popular rumba club.

The film was directed by Hamed Mobasser and Yohan Dean Lengol, with a screenplay written by Mobasser and Kevin Dwyer. The production was a collaboration between Pathé, Tosala Films, Rodeo Chameleon Productions, and Ronny Law Films. Fally Ipupa stars as Daniel, alongside Melanie Bokata as Olive. Other members of the cast include Olivier Loustau, Hénoc Kiyombo, Cécile Djunga, and Patrick Kabundi, as part of a credited cast of 22 performers.

Released on December 12, 2025, the movie has received a high rating of 8.5/10 on TMDB, although this score is based on only 2 votes.