Jungeli Biography: Age, Music, Net Worth, Height, Awards, Girlfriend, Playlist

Joel Ungeli, professionally known as Jungeli, is a Congolese-French singer and songwriter who gained significant attention in the French music scene in 2023.

His initial single, “À moi,” released on July 12, 2023, did not make a substantial impact.

However, his subsequent release, “Petit Génie,” featuring Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa, debuted on August 4, 2023, and achieved remarkable success.

Profile

• Full name: Joel Ungeli
• Nickname: Jungeli
• Date of birth: October 6, 2008
• Age: 17 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Nationality: Congolese-French
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, television personality
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• Ethnicity: Congolese
• Net worth: $89K – $534K

Early Life and Education

Joel Ungeli is now 17 years old, having been born on October 6, 2008, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the age of nine, he relocated to France and was raised in Sevran, a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris.

During his upbringing, he was exposed to music from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has cited Fally Ipupa as one of his influences. As of the 2024–2025 academic year, he is a high school freshman working toward his Baccalauréat, balancing his studies with his burgeoning music career.

Personal Life

Information about Jungeli’s personal life, including details about his spouse, how they met, marriage, children, divorce, or any extramarital affairs, is not publicly available.

Career

Jungeli began his recording career in mid-2023 with the release of his debut single, “À moi,” on July 12, 2023. Although the song did not gain significant traction, his follow-up single, “Petit Génie,” released on August 4, 2023, achieved widespread acclaim.

The track, featuring Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa, topped France’s SNEP Top Singles chart for 18 non-consecutive weeks and became the fastest song in France to achieve triple diamond certification.

Building on this success, Jungeli released his debut studio album, “En attendant pour le peuple,” on November 8, 2024. The two-disc album features 15 tracks on the first disc and six previously released hits on the second, including “Petit Génie,” “Rashel,” “Briller,” “Bijou,” “Yebisa Bango,” and “T’étais où?”. The standout track, “Évidemment,” featuring Dadju, quickly rose to the top of YouTube trends.

In addition to his music career, Jungeli expanded into television by joining the 14th season of “Danse avec les stars” on TF1, which premiered on February 14, 2025. Despite his academic commitments, he successfully balanced his participation in the show with his studies.

Awards and Nominations

• 2024 Les Flammes Best African or African-inspired Music “Petit Génie” (with Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa) Won

Net Worth

Jungeli’s estimated net worth ranges between $89,000 and $534,000. His income primarily stems from his music career, including streaming revenues, album sales, and live performances.

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Discography

• À moi (2023)
• Petit Génie (2023)
• Rashel (2023)
• Briller (2023)
• Bijou (2023)
• Yebisa Bango (2023)
• T’étais où? (2024)
• Évidemment (2024)
• En attendant pour le peuple (2024)