A queenly bearing to say the least, a vibrant universe nourished by #manga and celebrating her African roots, strong humanitarian commitments... In just a few years, charismatic Belgian-Congolese singer-songwriter @LousandTheYakuza has become an icon and one of the most poignant French-speaking voices of her generation. Her soulful #pop, #soul and #trap songs have moved the world - including #JayZ and @Madonna. Just before the release of her luminous and intense second album "Iota" in November, Numéro met a 26-year-old artist who has transcended a complicated past to create sublime, cathartic anthems. Lous and The Yakuza is photographed by @CharlotteWales. Full interview by @ViolaineSchutz in Numéro 233, available on newsstands. Link in bio to get your digital copy. #LousandtheYakuza #CharlotteWales