Gibson Butukondolo

Jean-Pierre Butukondolo Vakalamfumu, known professionally as Jipson Butukondolo, is a composer, vocalist, and entertainer in the band Quartier Latin International. The band is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was founded and is led by Congolese musician Koffi Olomide.

Early life and career Jipson Butukondolo was born Jean-Pierre Butukondolo Vakalamfumu in Matadi, in the Kongo Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While growing up there, he was especially drawn to the music of Koffi Olomide and Tabu Ley Rochereau. Because joining Tabu Ley's Orchestre Afrisa International proved difficult, he turned his attention to Koffi's band, Quartier Latin International.

On 28 March 2003, the band released their sixth album, Affaire d'État, which included Butukondolo's song "Biblia". This track brought him widespread recognition, with Le Phare noting that he became a media favorite and highly valued by Koffi. He explained that the song was "carefully developed", with significant help from his friend Didier Kadi. Titled "Bible", the song encourages forgiveness of those who cause harm and reflects on human ingratitude.