Janine Tshela Nzua, better known as Epoque, is a Congolese singer and rapper from Turin (IT) who grew up between Paris, Brussels and Italy.
Inspired by her favorite artists and genres, Epoque has shaped her own style with Afro sounds, in which R’N’B melody alternates with rap. Her self-conscious lyrics, in which she mixes Italian, French, and Lingala-the language of the Democratic Republic of Congo-combined with the meeting of musicality and Afro rhythms, give her style an international scope.
In December 2022, The World’s First Jordan Store opened in Milan with a highly exclusive opening event, where Epoque was chosen as one of the singers of the evening, along with the italian rapper Lazza.
In March 2023, she released a single with Ernia, an established artist, titled ” Ricordi.”
In December 2023, for the anniversary of the Jordan Store opening, she performed with artist Axell for an exclusive event inside the brand’s store.
In 2024, the artist released a new single featuring Villabanks called “No Stress”.