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Innocent Didace Balume was born on 5 May 1997, in Goma, North Kivu, Zaire.{{Cite web |title=Maisha Soul |url=https://www.actforcongo.org/maisha-soul |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=ACT for Congo |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ahebla |first=Ata Ahli |date=22 November 2020 |title=L'enfant de Goma à la conquête du monde |url=https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-55035429 |access-date=5 October 2023 |website=BBC |language=fr}} His father was a dancer, and his mother was a cantor at church. He is the youngest of six children and has three brothers.{{Cite news |date=July 31, 2012 |title=Innocent Balume brise le silence: en interview sur ndombolozone.com |language=French |trans-title=Innocent Balume breaks the silence: in interview on ndombolozone.com |work=talents2kin.com |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |url=https://talents2kin.com/innocent-balume-brise-le-silence-en-interview-sur-ndombolozone-com/ |access-date=2023-08-27}} Raised in Mikeno neighborhood, colloquially known as Birere, within Goma commune, Innocent spent considerable time at his paternal grandmother's residence, where he developed interest for Michael Jackson's music.

In 2002, Innocent, his brothers, and nearly 300,000 others were evacuated following the Nyiragongo volcanic eruption. To raise awareness, the brothers formed a band called Maisha Soul while living in a refugee camp.{{Cite web |date=2002-08-15 |title=Democratic Republic of the Congo - Volcano Fact Sheet #13, Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 - Democratic Republic of the Congo {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/democratic-republic-congo-volcano-fact-sheet-13-fiscal-year-fy-2002 |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}} The family band included Prince Agakhan Balume, Eric Fonkodji Balume, Achille Djibril Balume, and Innocent Didace Balume.{{Cite web |date=2010-01-06 |title="Maisha Soul" cherche un producteur |url=https://www.radiookapi.net/emissions-2/lartiste/2010/01/06/maisha-soul-cherche-un-producteur |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Radio Okapi |language=fr}} They received training at Yolé!Africa, a youth cultural center founded by filmmaker and activist Petna Ndaliko Katondolo.{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2013 |title=La scène musicale congolaise émerge |url=https://www.agenceecofin.com/direct-cd |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Agence Ecofin |language=fr-fr}} Maisha Soul collaborated with several artists, including Pascal Lokua Kanza. Maisha Soul's "Another Way," debuted in 2005, won the Revelation 2007 Award at the Goma Tourism Fair.{{Cite web |date=February 2014 |title=Goma: Amani Festival |url=https://amanifestival.com/download/archives/2014/AmaniFestival2014_PressKit.pdf?version=v2023.02 |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Amanifestival.com |page=6 |language=English |publication-place=Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite press release |last= |date=12 October 2020 |title=Innoss'B of Vodacom Superstar Continues to Dominate the Music Industry |url=https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/innossb-of-vodacom-superstar-continues-to-dominate-the-music-industry_511260.html |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=AB Newswire |language=en-US}}

In 2009, Innocent participated in a provincial singing competition organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross and secured third place among over 20 selected groups.{{Cite news |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Maisha Soul revient avec une mixtape intitulée "Keep Smiling" |language=French |trans-title=Maisha Soul returns with a mixtape titled "Keep Smiling" |work=Talents2Kin |url=https://talents2kin.com/maisha-soul-revient-avec-une-mixtape-intitulee-%C2%AB-keep-smiling-%C2%BB/ |access-date=2023-10-06}} The following year, at just 13 years old, he won the Vodacom Superstar contest, co-hosted by Vodacom in partnership with Akon, Akonic Entertainment, and Nickie Davis. He achieved the feat with a performance of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel." His victory earned him $25,000, and allocated a portion of his prize money to his former school in Goma. The win also provided a platform to launch his music career, and he later collaborated with Akon on the song "Up and Away".{{Cite web |date=2013-05-23 |title=Enfin la chanson "Up and Away" de Innoss'B feat Akon a été dévoilée au grand public ! |trans-title=Finally the song "Up and Away" by Innoss'B feat Akon was revealed to the general public! |url=https://talents2kin.com/enfin-la-chanson-up-and-away-de-innoss%e2%80%99b-feat-akon-a-ete-devoilee-au-grand-public-%e2%80%a6/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=Talents2kin.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |title=Up and Away (Ft Akon) by Innoss'B |url=https://www.afrocharts.com/song?id=03d57b05df |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Afrocharts |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Badibanga |first=Walter |date=2020-09-07 |title=10 clips d'Innoss'B à découvrir |trans-title=10 Innoss'B clips to discover |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/magazine/10-clips-dinnossb-decouvrir |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}

While still with Maisha Soul, he released his solo single, "I Can Be Your Blue Eyed Boy," through the band's label, Maisha Soul Records, in March 2012, which quickly became a smash hit and peaked atop the Africa Hit chart on Trace TV.{{Cite news |date=21 March 2012 |title=Innoss'B annonce l'album pour 2012….. |trans-title=Innoss?B announces the album for 2012….. |url=https://talents2kin.com/innoss%e2%80%99b-annonce-lalbum-pour-2012/ |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=Talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |language=French}} He later participated in Lexxus Legal's self-titled album, Lexxus, on the track "Dors Pas Tard".{{Cite news |date=8 March 2012 |title=Innoss'B: Biographie |url=https://talents2kin.com/biographie-28/ |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=Talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |language=French}} In December 2012, he toured Washington with Maisha Soul and their manager, Lady Nadia, where they appeared on various TV programs and radio stations, including Bakolo States, owned by Gary Iwele, and Voice of America.{{Cite news |date=January 2, 2013 |title=Innoss'b et Maisha Soul Invite au "Cinema for Peace" a Los Angeles |language=French |trans-title=Innoss'B and Maisha Soul Guests at “Cinema for Peace” in Los Angeles |work=Talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |url=https://talents2kin.com/innossb-et-maisha-soul-invites-au-cinema-for-peace-a-los-angeles/ |access-date=2023-10-05}}

In January 2013, Maisha Soul kicked off a tour in Los Angeles, where they participated in the Cinema for Peace Humanitarian Awards, hosted by Congolese-Cypriot philanthropist and model Noëlla Coursaris Musunka and organized by the Cinema for Peace Foundation at the Beverly Hills Hotel.{{Cite web |date=12 January 2013 |title=Noëlla hosts Ben Affleck Cinema for Peace Humanitarian Award |url=https://www.noellacoursaris.com/news-media/2017/1/17/noella-hosts-ben-affleck-cinema-for-peace-humanitarian-award |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Noëlla Coursaris Musunka |language=en-US}} During their performances, Maisha Soul conveyed the plight of the ongoing Kivu conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=2020-11-04 |title=Innoss'B: "Il ya un visuel de moi et T.I sur lequel je regardais à côté, c'est lui qui m'avait demandé en photo" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-il-ya-un-visuel-de-moi-et-t-i-sur-lequel-je-regardais-a-cote-cest-lui-qui-mavait-demande-en-photo/55356/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR}} After returning to Goma on 28 January, Maisha Soul officially announced the release of their Swahili Keep Smiling mixtape, recorded during their stay in the US. Keep Smiling was subsequently released on 29 January,{{Cite web |title=MAISHA SOUL |url=https://soundcloud.com/maisha-soul |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=SoundCloud |language=en}} and on 10 February, Innocent debuted another solo track, "Neti Na Uh",{{Cite news |date=10 February 2013 |title=Pendant ce temps, Kinshasa bat déjà un record avec sa sortie |trans-title=Meanwhile, Kinshasa is already breaking a record with its release |url=https://talents2kin.com/en-attendant-kinshattitude-bat-deja-un-record-a-sa-sortie/ |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=Talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |language=French}} before setting out on another US tour with Maisha Soul.{{Cite news |date=February 16, 2013 |title=Innoss'B et Maisha Soul se produiront ce samedi 16 février 2013 à Atlanta aux USA |language=French |trans-title=Innoss'B And Maisha Soul Will Perform This Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Atlanta In the USA |work=talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |url=https://talents2kin.com/innoss%e2%80%99b-et-maisha-soul-presteront-ce-samedi-16-fevrier-2013-a-%c2%ab-atlanta-aux-usa-%c2%bb/ |access-date=2023-10-06}} On 10 July, he disclosed to Radio Okapi their nationwide tour, which included visits to numerous major cities.{{Cite web |date=10 July 2013 |title=RDC: le chanteur Innocent Balume entame une tournée nationale à partir du 15 juillet |trans-title=DRC: Singer Innocent Balume begins national tour from July 15 |url=https://www.radiookapi.net/culture/2013/07/10/rdc-le-chanteur-innocent-balume-entame-une-tournee-nationale-partir-du-15-juillet |access-date=6 October 2023 |website=Radio Okapi |language=fr |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} He represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the Global Philanthropy Forum in San Francisco and was later honored with the Special Jury Trophy at the Ndule Pan-African Awards in Kinshasa.

During an exclusive interview on Radio Kivu1 in early 2013, Innocent unveiled plans for his debut solo studio album, Innocent Vol.1. The album, containing eight singles including his previous smash hit "Neti Na Uh", was released on 17 July by Interglobe Music.{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2013 |title=Innocent Vol.1 by Innoss'B |url=https://genius.com/albums/Innossb/Innocent-vol-1 |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Genius |language=en |publication-place=Brooklyn, New York City, New York State, United States}}{{Cite web |title=Biographie Innoss'B |trans-title=Innoss'B biography |url=https://www.musicme.com/Innoss'b/biographie/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=MusicMe |language=French |publication-place=Paris, France}} Innocent Vol.1 was mainly performed in Lingala to expand his audience in Kinshasa, although some critics viewed this as an arbitrary deviation from his earlier Swahili-based work endemic to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.{{Cite web |last=Badibanga |first=Walter |date=30 July 2018 |title=Innoss'B: sa carrière décolle |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/magazine/innossb-sa-carriere-decolle |access-date=27 August 2023 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}

On 5 May 2014, Innocent was invited by the Master Peace Foundation to Holland's Liberation Day for two consecutive concerts. He performed on stage with Dutch singer Roel Van Velzen at Park de Wezenlanden in Zwolle.{{Cite web |last=In-House DRC |date=2016-10-03 |title=Innoss'B propose un single avec Koffi Olomidé |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/node/15941 |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Innoss B Concert History |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/innoss-b |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=concertarchives.org |language=English}} In October of that year, Innocent ended his contract deal with Lady Nadia, citing incompetence and unprofessionalism. Innocent revealed that during her three-year managerial tenure, Maisha Soul only produced one music video, "I Can Be Your Blue Eyed Boy," which was only made possible through external support and not Lady Nadia's leadership.{{Cite news |date=29 October 2014 |title=Innoss'B, pourquoi J'ai vire Nadia Pay Pay... |trans-title=Innoss'B, why did I fire Nadia Pay Pay... |url=https://talents2kin.com/innossb-pourquoi-jai-vire-nadya-pay-pay/ |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=Talents2Kin |location=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |language=French}}

In February 2015, he released the single "Pola", which introduced his AfroCongo musical style. The song was produced by Eric Fonkodji Balume, known professionally as Djizzo, and directed by Achille Djibril Balume, who goes by the name Ach'B.{{Cite web |last=Kauta |first=Adjuvant Kribios |date=9 January 2021 |title=33 plus marquants en 2020: Réalisations Son & Vidéo |trans-title=33 most notable in 2020: Sound & Video achievements |url=https://www.kribiosuniversal.com/post/33-plus-marquants-en-2020-realisations-son-video |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Kribios Universal |language=French}} Innocent teamed up with Werrason on the hit song "Eloko", which premiered in October 2015. The music video, recorded in Kinshasa, showcased a guest appearance by comedian Fiston Sai Sai. In February 2016, he took to the stage at the Amani Festival in front of thirty thousand people in Goma.{{Cite web |last=Asina |first=Judith |date=January 26, 2016 |title=Troisième édition du Festival Amani : le sénégalais Ismaello s'ajoute aux prestataires |trans-title=Third edition of the Amani Festival: Senegalese Ismaello joins the service providers |url=https://7sur7.cd/troisieme-edition-du-festival-amani-le-senegalais-ismaello-sajoute-aux-prestataires |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=7sur7.cd |language=fr |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congi}} In May 2016, he was featured in the track "First Lady" alongside X-Maleya, the Cameroonian makossa group. In October of that year, he debuted another single "Elengi", featuring Koffi Olomide. Sung in French, Lingala, and English, the song explores themes of love and prosperity, blending AfroCongo with various Afropop influences.{{Cite web |last=Siar |first=Claudy |date=October 26, 2016 |title=Découvrez le nouveau single du Congolais Innoss'B (1) |trans-title=Discover the new single from Congolese Innoss'B (1) |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/emission/info/couleurs-tropicales/20161025-decouvrez-le-nouveau-single-congolais-innossb-1 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}

In March 2017, Innocent announced to Télé50 that his forthcoming five-track maxi single, Plus, was nearing its conclusive stages of production and slated for debut on 29 June.{{Cite web |date=28 March 2017 |title=Innoss'B prépare un maxi single |trans-title=Innoss'B is preparing a maxi single |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-prepare-maxi-single/4990/ |access-date=5 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Issued by Maisha Soul Records, the maxi-single fused Congolese rumba with ndombolo and was supported by singles "Top Model", "Ozo Beta Mabe", "Lelo Lelo", "Mur", and "Mon Boulot".{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2017 |title=Innoss'B sortira son maxi-single " Plus " le 30 juin |trans-title=Innoss'B will release its maxi-single "Plus" on June 30 |url=https://mbote.cd/celebrites/innossb-sortira-maxi-single-plus-30-juin/7200/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} While working on plus, he also made a guest appearance on Anita Mwarabu's single "Bolingo Mabe".{{Cite web |date=May 18, 2017 |title=Innoss'B et Anita Mwarabu ont lancé le clip de " Bolingo Mabe " |trans-title=Innoss'B and Anita Mwarabu have launched the music video for "Bolingo Mabe" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innoss-b-anita-mwarabu-ont-lance-clip-de-bolingo-mabe/6407/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The music video for "Top Model", which premiered on 2 November, featured his fiancée Rebo Tchulo.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2017 |title=Découvrez le clip de la chanson " Top Model " de Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover the music video for the song "Top Model" by Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-clip-de-chanson-top-model-de-innossb/9414/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2017 |title=La musique congolaise est menacée (...). Il faut donner un peu d'espace aux jeunes , Innoss'B |trans-title=Congolese music is threatened (...). We need to give young people a little space, Innoss'B |url=https://www.mediacongo.net/article-actualite-31988_la_musique_congolaise_est_menacee_il_faut_donner_un_peu_d_espace_aux_jeunes_innoss_b.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Mediacongo.net |language=Fr |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} It was followed by "Ozo Beta Mabe" on 1 February 2018, which showed Innocent dancing with his classmates in a school uniform in Kinshasa. The titular phrase "Ozo Beta Mabe," a colloquialism loosely translating as "you do harm," is a commentary on universal negative behavior.{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2018 |title=Découvrez le clip de la chanson " Ozo beta mabe " de Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover the music video for the song "Ozo beta mabe" by Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-clip-de-chanson-ozo-beta-mabe-de-innossb/11095/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Ozo Beta Mabe" garnered significant popularity in the DRC and across Africa and was viewed more than a million times on YouTube. "Lelo Lelo", infused with Congolese rumba and Afrocongo, features subtle hints of ndombolo that complement rather than overpower the sound.{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2018 |title=Découvrez Le clip de la chanson " Lelo lelo " de Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover the music video for the song "Lelo Lelo" by Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-le-clip-de-la-chanson-lelo-lelo-de-innossb/13273/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=19 December 2018 |title=RDC - Top 5 des meilleurs morceaux de rumba en 2018 |trans-title=DRC - Top 5 best rumba songs in 2018 |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/magazine/rdc-top-5-des-meilleurs-morceaux-de-rumba-en-2018 |access-date=20 September 2024 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}} The song helped establish his name locally and was listed among Music In Africa's "Top 5 best rumba songs in 2018".

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On 11 August, Innocent debuted his single "Yo Pe" through Maisha Soul Records and Believe Music, which gained significant popularity in Africa with over one million views on YouTube in two weeks and sparked controversy due to the image of a goat wearing a crown.{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2019 |title=Découvrez le clip du générique " Yo pe " de Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover the music video for the theme song "Yo pe" by Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-le-clip-du-generique-yo-pe-de-innossb/19397/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=28 July 2020 |title=Avec "Olandi" Innoss'B dévoile son contrat de distribution avec Sony Music Entertainment |trans-title=With "Olandi" Innoss'B unveils its distribution contract with Sony Music Entertainment |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/avec-olandi-innossb-devoile-son-contrat-de-distribution-avec-sony-music-entertainment/35724/ |access-date=17 August 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Le clip du générique " Yo pe " de Innoss'B atteint 1 million des vues en deux semaines |trans-title=The music video for the theme song "Yo pe" by Innoss'B reaches 1 million views in two weeks |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/le-clip-du-generique-yo-pe-de-innossb-atteint-1-million-des-vues-en-deux-semaines/19685/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Yo Pe" challenges moral quandaries such as indolence, dependency, solicitation, effortless gains, and parasitism.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2019 |title="Yope" – La chanson de l'année 2019 |trans-title="Yope" – Song of the Year 2019 |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/yope-la-chanson-de-lannee-2019/23690/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The song's music video was blocked on 10 September, due to YouTube copyright constraints, as it used content protected by the Indian-based company Spice Digital South Africa, which claims rights to its creations. The company later reassured that its teams were doing everything to resolve the issue.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Le clip Yo pe de Innoss'B bloqué sur YouTube |trans-title=Innoss'B's Yo pe clip blocked on YouTube |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/le-clip-yo-pe-de-innossb-bloque-sur-youtube/19842/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Yo Pe" was named "Song of the Year" by Congolese entertainment website Mbote.

On 7 September, Innocent unveiled a remix of "Yo Pe", which featured Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Découvrez le remix du générique " Yo pe " de Innoss'B featuring Diamond Platnumz |trans-title=Discover the remix of the theme song "Yo pe" by Innoss'B featuring Diamond Platnumz |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-le-remix-du-generique-yo-pe-de-innossb-featuring-diamond-platnumz/19790/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Sartoretti |first=Thierry |date=2020-07-28 |title=Balance ton tube: "Yopé Remix", un tube congolais signé Innoss'B |trans-title=Release your hit: "Yopé Remix", a Congolese hit by Innoss'B |url=https://www.rts.ch/info/culture/musiques/11495731-balance-ton-tube-yope-remix-un-tube-congolais-signe-innossb.html |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=rts.ch |language=fr |publication-place=Geneva, Switzerland}} It was directed by Director Kenny under Zoom Extra.{{Cite web |last=Milimo |first=Dennis |date=29 April 2021 |title=Diamond & Innoss'B's Yope Remix becomes first song in East Africa to hit 150 Million Views |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/diamond-and-innossbs-yope-remix-becomes-first-song-in-east-africa-to-hit-150-million/xnbt6h1 |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=Pulselive Kenya |language=en |publication-place=Nairobi, Kenya}} In the video, Innocent repeats the lyrics of the original version while Diamond Platnumz interjects with Swahili refrains. The remix amassed 150 million views within a year, becoming the first song in East Africa and Central Africa to achieve this feat so quickly.{{Cite web |last=Vitalis |first=Evagrey |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Diamond's 'Yope remix' hits 150 million views |url=https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/entertainment/diamond-s-yope-remix-hits-150-million-views--3381760 |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Le clip " Yo pe " de Innoss'B totalise 150 millions de vues |trans-title=The music video "Yo pe" by Innoss’B totals 150 million views |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/le-clip-yo-pe-de-innossb-totalise-150-millions-de-vues/63301/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The song's success catapulted Innocent's visibility, and went on to perform across major European cities, including Luxembourg, Lyon, Essen, Brussels, Pau, Lille, Madrid, Gothenburg, London, Strasbourg, and Berlin.{{Cite web |date=2020-01-07 |title=Innoss'B dévoile les dates de sa prochaine tournée européenne |trans-title=Innoss'B unveils the dates of its next European tour |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/magazine/innossb-devoile-les-dates-de-sa-prochaine-tournee-europeenne |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}} He also performed at several festivals, including the Starboy Fest with the Nigerian singer Wizkid, the Kinshasa Showbuzz concert, and the Afro Nation festival in Ghana in December of that year.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Innoss'B invité par Wizkid au Starboy Fest à Paris |trans-title=Innoss'B invited by Wizkid to Starboy Fest in Paris |url=https://mbote.cd/evenements/innossb-invite-par-wizkid-au-starboy-fest-a-paris/19971/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2019 |title=Le concert Yo pe de Innoss'B, éclipsé par le buzz de Hériter Watanabe ? |trans-title=Innoss'B's Yo pe concert, eclipsed by the buzz of Inherit Watanabe? |url=https://mbote.cd/evenements/le-concert-yo-pe-de-innossb-eclipse-par-le-buzz-de-heriter-watanabe/21802/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The remix sparked the "Yope dance challenge" on various social media platforms and influenced Diamond Platnumz to incorporate dance sequences from it into his subsequent release, "Baba Lao."{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2019 |title=Diamond Platnumz lance les cris du générique " Yo pe " de Innoss'B dans sa nouvelle chanson |trans-title=Diamond Platnumz launches the screams of the theme song "Yo pe" by Innoss'B in his new song |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/diamond-platnumz-lance-les-cris-du-generique-yo-pe-de-innossb-dans-sa-nouvelle-chanson/21571/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} In June 2020, the song earned Innocent a nomination for Best New International Act at the BET Awards.{{Cite web |date=June 15, 2020 |title=Ninho et Innoss'B nominés au BET AWARDS 2020 |trans-title=Ninho and Innoss'B nominated for the 2020 BET AWARDS |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/ninho-et-innossb-nomines-au-bet-awards-2020/31395/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2020 |title=Héritier Watanabe après le BET Awards : " Qui pouvait rêver de toi dans une prestigieuse cérémonie aux États-Unis ? Force à toi Mon Champion INNOSS'B " |trans-title=Heir Watanabe after the BET Awards: "Who could have dreamed of you in a prestigious ceremony in the United States? Strength to you My Champion INNOSS'B » |url=https://mbote.cd/evenements/heritier-watanabe-apres-le-bet-awards-qui-pouvait-rever-de-toi-dans-une-prestigieuse-ceremonie-aux-etats-unis-force-a-toi-mon-champion-innossb/31981/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Odidi |first=Bill |date=19 September 2020 |title=Innoss'B Gives Congo Music New Rhythm |url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/art/music/innoss-b-gives-congo-music-new-rhythm-2295360 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=Business Daily Africa |language=en |publication-place=Nairobi, Kenya}}

On 28 July 2020, Innocent issued his AfroCongo-infused single "Olandi", which he described as a tribute to those who initially criticize and oppose him but ultimately end up imitating his style and enjoying his music, thus validating the titular epithet "Olandi" (interpreted as "You Copy").{{Cite web |last=Boukanga |first=Jean de Dieu |date=29 July 2020 |title=Venez danser sur "Olandi", le nouveau titre d'Innoss'B |trans-title=Come dance to "Olandi", the new title from Innoss'B |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/magazine/venez-danser-sur-olandi-le-nouveau-titre-dinnossb |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Découvrez la chanson " Olandi " d'Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover the song "Olandi" by Innoss’B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-la-chanson-olandi-dinnossb/35606/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Olandi" was directed by Ach'B and produced by Maisha Soul, with distribution by the Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music, on behalf of the Parisian label Privaty Prod.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=28 July 2020 |title=Avec "Olandi" Innoss'B dévoile son contrat de distribution avec Sony Music Entertainment |trans-title=With "Olandi" Innoss'B unveils its distribution contract with Sony Music Entertainment |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/avec-olandi-innossb-devoile-son-contrat-de-distribution-avec-sony-music-entertainment/35724/ |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Within six months of its debut, "Olandi" garnered 26 million views on YouTube, making Innocent one of the Congolese artists who have contributed to the development of 21st-century Congolese music with his "AfroCongo" style.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=February 27, 2021 |title=J Martins sur le clip " Olandi " d'Innoss'B : « Félicitations Youngking, continue d'avancer, 22 millions de vues en 6 mois déjà ? « |trans-title=J Martins on Innoss'B's "Olandi" music video: “Congratulations Youngking, keep moving forward, 22 million views in 6 months already?" |url=https://mbote.cd/humour/j-martins-sur-le-clip-olandi-dinnossb-felicitations-youngking-continue-davancer-22-millions-de-vues-en-6-mois-deja/60544/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Olandi" peaked at number-one on the Trace Africa weekly television countdown African Hit 30.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=25 October 2020 |title=Mohombi s'enjaille sur le single " Olandi " de Innoss'B |trans-title=Mohombi goes wild on the single "Olandi" by Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/celebrites/mohombi-senjaille-sur-le-single-olandi-de-innossb/54914/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Reviewing for Music in Africa, Jean de Dieu Boukanga described "Olandi" as "joyful and catchy" and praised its "pleasant choreographies".

Innocent published his rap-influenced single "Best", featuring French rapper Damso, on 15 October 2020.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=2020-10-15 |title=Découvrez la chanson " Best " de Innoss'B avec Damso – Mbote |trans-title=Discover the song "Best" by Innoss'B with Damso |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-la-chanson-best-de-innossb-avec-damso/54459/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The music video, shot in Kinshasa, was directed by Ach'B, produced by Maisha Soul, and distributed by Privaty Prod. It featured appearances by Congolese musicians Gaz Fabilouss, Rebo Tchulo, and Gracia Lizarbo.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=November 1, 2020 |title=Le clip " Best " de Innoss'B avec Damso cumule plus de 4 millions de vues |trans-title=The "Best" music video by Innoss'B with Damso has more than 4 million views |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/le-clip-best-de-innossb-avec-damso-cumule-plus-de-4-millions-de-vues/55187/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} "Best" quickly became a hit, amassing two million views on YouTube within a week and receiving over 550,000 streams on Spotify.{{Cite web |date=24 October 2020 |title=Le clip "Best" de Innoss'B avec Damso cumule 2 millions de vues |trans-title=The "Best" clip by Innoss'B with Damso has 2 million views |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/le-clip-best-de-innossb-avec-damso-cumule-2-millions-de-vues/54899/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=28 October 2020 |title=Innoss'B : "Actuellement la chanson BEST est la plus streamée de toutes les recentes sorties " |trans-title=Innoss'B: "Currently the BEST song is the most streamed of all recent releases" |url=https://mbote.cd/actualites/innossb-actuellement-la-chanson-best-est-la-plus-streamee-de-toutes-les-recentes-sorties/55059/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

In November 2020, Innocent was invited to perform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as part of the Burkinabè presidential election campaign.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=26 December 2020 |title=L'année 2020 d'Innoss'B |trans-title=The year 2020 of Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/celebrites/annee-2020-dinnossb/57611/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 4 December, he performed at the Espace Bahalis Square in Lubumbashi. His concert scheduled for 25 December in Niger, at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché, was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, even though it was initially slated as part of the denouement of the Nigerien presidential election campaign, scheduled for 27 December.

Innocent continued to release a series of successful singles, including "MEME" on 6 March 2021, which accumulated six million views on YouTube in two months.{{Cite web |last=Bolakongo |first=Grace |date=August 3, 2021 |title=Innoss'B sur son clip Meme : » Koffi Olomidé a utilisé le lance-pierre dans son clip Loi, mais ça n'a jamais suscité les polémiques contrairement à moi « |trans-title=Innoss'B on his Meme clip: "Koffi Olomidé used the slingshot in his Loi clip, but it never sparked controversy unlike me" |url=https://mbote.cd/humour/innossb-sur-son-clip-meme-koffi-olomide-a-utilise-le-lance-pierre-dans-son-clip-loi-mais-ca-na-jamais-suscite-les-polemiques-contrairement-a-moi/67667/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2021 |title=Le clip " MEME " de Innoss'B totalise 6 millions de vues YouTube |trans-title=Innoss'B's "MEME" music video has 6 million YouTube views |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/le-clip-meme-de-innossb-totalise-6-millions-de-vues-youtube/63902/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Kupa |first=Gede Luiz |date=2020-07-28 |title=RDC-Musique : Innoss'B sort officiellement son nouveau single intitulé "Olandi" ce mardi |trans-title=DRC-Music: Innoss'B officially releases its new single entitled "Olandi" this Tuesday |url=https://7sur7.cd/2020/07/28/rdc-musique-innossb-sort-officiellement-son-nouveau-single-intitule-olandi-ce-mardi |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=7sur7.cd |language=fr}} On 17 July, he released "NO NO," featuring Rebo Tchulo,{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Découvrez le clip " No no " de Innoss'B et Rebo Tchulo |trans-title=Discover the music video "No no" by Innoss'B and Rebo Tchulo |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-le-clip-no-no-de-innossb-et-rebo-tchulo/66914/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} which amassed one million views on YouTube within three days and ranked second place on BBC Radio 1Xtra, after Diamond Platnumz, marking him as the first Congolese solo artist to achieve this feat.{{Cite web |date=July 20, 2021 |title=Déjà 1 million de vues pour le clip " No no " de Innoss'B feat Rebo |trans-title=Already 1 million views for the clip "No no" by Innoss'B feat Rebo |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/deja-1-million-de-vues-pour-le-clip-no-no-de-innossb-feat-rebo/67072/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=August 3, 2021 |title=La chanson " No no " de Innoss'B se classe en deuxième position sur BBC Radio Xtra |trans-title=Innoss'B's song "No no" ranks second on BBC Radio Xtra |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/la-chanson-no-no-de-innossb-se-classe-en-deuxieme-position-sur-bbc-radio-xtra/67678/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

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On 9 December 2021, Innocent announced that his forthcoming second studio album, Mortel-06, was almost finished. The record, which includes 15 tracks, was released on 26 December through Maisha Soul Records and is a fusion of Congolese rumba, hip-hop, and Afro-trap.{{Cite web |date=26 December 2021 |title=Innoss'B annonce la sortie d'un générique ce dimanche |trans-title=Innoss'B announces the release of a generic this Sunday |url=https://mbote.cd/actualites/innossb-annonce-la-sortie-dun-generique-ce-dimanche/75370/?_gl=1*1hnjsx0*_ga*NjQ3NTA2NzE0LjE3MjQwMDIxODk.*_up*MQ.. |access-date=18 August 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} It quickly landed in the top five of Congolese online music platforms. Nearly three weeks after its debut, Mortel-06 reached the top spot on Boomplay's Weekly Top Albums, ahead of Tayc's Fleur Froide and Ninho's Jefe.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=18 January 2022 |title=L'album "Mortel-06" d'Innoss'B fait ses preuves sur Apple Music et Boomplay |trans-title=Innoss'B's album "Mortel-06" proves itself on Apple Music and Boomplay |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/lalbum-mortel-06-dinnossb-fait-ses-preuves-sur-apple-music-et-boomplay/76701/?_gl=1*107rt7b*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjQ3NTA2NzE0LjE3MjQwMDIxODk.*_ga_G906PHPYZ1*MTcyNDAwMjE4OC4xLjAuMTcyNDAwMjE4OC4wLjAuMA.. |access-date=18 August 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The popular single "Sukali" reached one million views in just two months.{{Cite web |date=26 April 2022 |title=Innoss'B: le clip "Sukali" réalise 1 million des vues après deux mois |trans-title=Innoss'B: the "Sukali" clip achieves 1 million views after two months |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-le-clip-sukali-realise-1-million-des-vues-apres-deux-mois/107176/ |access-date=28 March 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} To promote the album, Innocent toured Abidjan, where he appeared on television to present Mortel-06, and later held a series of concerts in Kinshasa.{{Cite web |date=31 January 2022 |title=YouTube charts: Mortel-06 de Innoss'B est le clip vidéo le plus vu au mois de janvier |trans-title=YouTube charts: Mortel-06 by Innoss'B is the most viewed video clip in January |url=https://mbote.cd/actualites/youtube-charts-mortel-06-de-innossb-est-le-clip-video-le-plus-vu-au-mois-de-janvier/77566/?_gl=1*12e3fbw*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjQ3NTA2NzE0LjE3MjQwMDIxODk.*_ga_G906PHPYZ1*MTcyNDAwMjE4OC4xLjAuMTcyNDAwMjE4OC4wLjAuMA.. |access-date=18 August 2024 |website=Mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

In July 2022, Innocent made his debut tour to Togo with a performance at the Hôtel La Concorde in Lomé.{{Cite web |last=Makabi |first=Free |date=July 27, 2022 |title=Innoss'b va livrer un concert, ce vendredi au Togo, avant d'entamer sa tournée américaine |trans-title=Innoss'b will perform a concert this Friday in Togo, before starting its American tour |url=https://www.mediacongo.net/article-actualite-108279_innoss_b_va_livrer_un_concert_ce_vendredi_au_togo_avant_d_entamer_sa_tournee_americaine.html |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.mediacongo.net |language=French |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} He later embarked on several concerts in major US cities including New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Denver, and Dallas as part of his American tour. On 31 December, Innocent unveiled his Afrocongo-style single "Maboko Milayi" featuring Awilo Longomba, which earned two million views on YouTube within 13 days.{{Cite web |last=Musafiri |first=Gabriel |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Musique : Découvrez"Maboko Milayi", le nouveau clip d'Innoss'B feat Awilo Longomba (vidéo) |trans-title=Music: Discover "Maboko Milayi", the new clip from Innoss'B feat Awilo Longomba (video) |url=https://iwebrdc.com/musique-decouvrezmaboko-milayi-le-nouveau-clip-dinnossb-feat-awilo-longombavideo/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=Iwebrdc.com |language=fr-FR}}{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Innoss'B et Awilo Longomba sont de retour avec " Maboko Milayi " |trans-title=Innoss'B and Awilo Longomba are back with "Maboko Milayi" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-et-awilo-longomba-sont-de-retour-avec-maboko-milayi/124584/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Innoss'B réalise 2 millions des vues sur Youtube avec " Maboko milayi " ft Awilo Longomba |trans-title=Innoss'B achieves 2 million views on Youtube with "Maboko milayi" ft Awilo Longomba |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-rrealise-2-millions-des-vues-sur-youtube-avec-maboko-milayi-ft-awilo-longomba/125327/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} He then released another single titled "Kiss" featuring Tanzanian singer Zuchu on 18 February 2023.{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Innoss'B et Zuchu s'unissent autour de " Kiss " |trans-title=Innoss'B and Zuchu unite around "Kiss" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-et-zuchu-sunissent-autour-de-kiss/126988/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2023 |title=Innoss'B largue son nouveau clip " Kiss " avec Zuchu |trans-title=Innoss'B releases its new video "Kiss" with Zuchu |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-largue-son-nouveau-clip-kiss-avec-zuchu/127468/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Innocent later premiered a teaser for his "AfroCongo Planet Live" in May 2023{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Innoss'B dévoile un teaser de son " Afrocongo Planet Live " |trans-title=Innoss'B unveils a teaser for its "Afrocongo Planet Live" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-devoile-un-teaser-de-son-afrocongo-planet-live/133045/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} and was later featured in Zuchu's hit single remix of "Nani" on 6 June, which exceeded two million views on YouTube within 10 days.{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2023 |title=Zuchu lance son nouveau single " Nani " remix feat Innoss'B |trans-title=Zuchu launches his new single "Nani" remix feat Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/zuchu-lance-son-nouveau-single-nani-remix-feat-innossb/135984/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2023 |title=" Nani Remix " de Zuchu et Innoss'B au-delà des 2 millions de vues sur YouTube |trans-title="Nani Remix" by Zuchu and Innoss'B exceeds 2 million views on YouTube |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/nani-remix-de-zuchu-et-innossb-au-dela-des-2-millions-de-vues-sur-youtube/136785/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 7 July, Innocent issued "Flex" featuring French rapper Kaaris, which earned one million views on YouTube within four days of its debut.{{Cite web |date=July 5, 2023 |title=La collaboration entre Innoss'B et Kaaris arrive le 7 Juillet |trans-title=The collaboration between Innoss'B and Kaaris arrives on July 7 |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/la-collaboration-entre-innossb-et-kaaris-arrive-le-7-juillet/138158/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=2023-07-12 |title=Youtube: 1 million de vues pour le clip " Flex " de Innoss'B ft Kaaris |url=https://talents2kin.com/youtube-1-million-de-vues-pour-le-clip-flex-de-innossb-ft-kaaris/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=Talents2kin.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

On 6 November, Innocent featured in Yemi Alade's sixth studio album, Rebel Queen, on the track "Lipeka", which was a fusion of ndombolo, sung in Lingala and English, and garnered considerable attention on digital streaming platforms.{{Cite web |date=6 November 2023 |title=Découvrez le clip " Lipeka " de Yemi Alade feat Innoss'B – Mbote |trans-title=Discover the music video "Lipeka" by Yemi Alade feat Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/decouvrez-le-clip-lipeka-de-yemi-alade-feat-innossb/148534/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=25 October 2023 |title=" Lipeka " de Yemi Alade featuring Innoss'B enfin disponible |trans-title="Lipeka" by Yemi Alade featuring Innoss'B finally available |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/lipeka-de-yemi-alade-featuring-innossb-enfin-disponible/147163/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 21 November, Innocent published another single, "Mpiaka," which blends Amapiano and AfroCongo style.{{Cite web |date=21 November 2023 |title=" Mpiaka ", le nouveau clip d'Innoss'B est disponible |trans-title="Mpiaka", the new music video from Innoss'B is available |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/mpiaka-le-nouveau-clip-dinnossb-est-disponible/149726/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mpereng |first=Shadrack |date=21 November 2023 |title=Innoss'B implore Dieu face aux problèmes d'argent dans " Mpiaka " |url=https://www.eventsrdc.com/innossb-implore-dieu-face-aux-problemes-dargent-dans-mpiaka/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=Eventsrdc.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Within 24 hours of its release, "Mpiaka" gained substantial traction on TikTok, amassing over 10,000 videos featuring the hashtag #Mpiaka, making the song one of the viral contents of the day on the app.{{Cite web |date=22 November 2023 |title=" Mpiaka " d'Innoss'B en trends sur TikTok |trans-title="Mpiaka" by Innoss'B in trends on TikTok |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/mpiaka-dinnossb-en-trends-sur-tiktok/149784/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

On 29 March 2024, Innocent released his five-track EP Calcul with singles such as "Number One", "Sete", "Bango Kaka Te", "Bilan Zéro", and "Chantier".{{Cite web |date=4 March 2024 |title=Innoss'B en mode professeur sur le cover de son prochain EP « Calcul » |trans-title=Innoss'B in teacher mode on the cover of his next EP "Calcul" |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/innossb-en-mode-professeur-sur-le-cover-de-son-prochain-ep-calcul/156699/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=29 March 2024 |title=Innoss'B fait son grand retour avec un nouvel EP « Calcul » |trans-title=Innoss'B makes its comeback with a new EP "Calcul" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-fait-son-grand-retour-avec-un-nouvel-ep-calcul/158042/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Published by Maisha Soul Records, the EP features a predominant blend of Congolese rumba, AfroCongo, and Afrobeat and includes a guest appearance by Nigerian singer Reekado Banks.{{Cite web |date=28 March 2024 |title=Innoss'B sur son Ep Calcul « J'ai fait deux rumbas qui sont d'un niveau où je demande à tous mes fans de les écouter » |trans-title=Innoss'B on his Ep Calcul "I made two rumbas which are at a level where I ask all my fans to listen to them" |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/innossb-sur-son-ep-calcul-jai-fait-deux-rumbas-qui-sont-dun-niveau-ou-je-demande-a-tous-mes-fans-de-les-ecouter/157970/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The song "Sete" gained massive popularity, with over a million views in just 13 days.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=12 April 2024 |title=Innoss'B franchit le million de vues YouTube avec « Sete » |trans-title=Innoss'B crosses one million YouTube views with "Sete" |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/innossb-franchit-le-million-de-vues-youtube-avec-sete/158927/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The hashtag #Sete became popular across various social media platforms and was even embraced by celebrities such as Herman Amisi and Migue Niema.{{Cite web |last=Mpiutu |first=Miguel Jegou |date=4 April 2024 |title=Herman Amisi et Migue Niema se mettent au challenge « Sete » d'Innoss'B |trans-title=Herman Amisi and Migue Niema take on the Innoss'B "Sete" challenge |url=https://mbote.cd/celebrites/herman-amisi-et-migue-niema-se-mettent-au-challenge-sete-dinnossb/158377/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=mbote.cd |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 27 July, he performed at Belgium's Esperanzah! festival, held from 26–28 July at L'Abbaye de Floreffe.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=18 June 2024 |title=Innoss'B à l'affiche du festival Esperanza en Belgique |trans-title=Innoss'B on the bill for the Esperanza festival in Belgium |url=https://mbote.cd/evenements/innossb-a-laffiche-du-festival-esperanza-en-belgique/163011/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

His amapiano-inspired single "Amapiupiu" was released on 19 September.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=19 September 2024 |title=Innoss'B plonge dans l'univers de l'amapiano en dévoilant le titre "amapiupiu" |trans-title=Innoss'B dives into the world of amapiano by unveiling the title "amapiupiu" |url=https://mbote.cd/a-la-une/innossb-plonge-lunivers-de-lamapiano-en-devoilant-le-titre-amapiupiu/167850/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Two days later, he joined Yemi Alade onstage at Zénith de Paris and later performed at the 7th Rencontres Musicales Africaines (REMA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, held from 17–18 October.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=20 September 2024 |title=Innoss'B sera le guest lo du concert de Yemi Alade à Paris ce samedi au Zenith de Paris |trans-title=Innoss'B will be the guest at Yemi Alade's concert in Paris this Saturday at the Zenith in Paris |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/innossb-sera-le-guest-lo-du-concert-de-yemi-alade-a-paris-ce-samedi-au-zenith-de-paris/167920/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=13 October 2024 |title=Innoss'B annoncé pour les REMA de Ouagadougou 2024 |trans-title=Innoss'B announced for the REMA of Ouagadougou 2024 |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/innossb-annonce-pour-les-rema-de-ouagadougou-2024/169113/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} He also collaborated on Ivorian singer Apoutchou National's "Envoyez Nouveau", which premiered on 18 October,{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=11 October 2024 |title=Le clip d'Apoutchou National avec Innoss'B à Kinshasa a coûté 15 000 dollars |trans-title=Apoutchou National's video with Innoss'B in Kinshasa cost $15,000 |url=https://mbote.cd/a-la-une/le-clip-dapoutchou-national-avec-innossb-a-kinshasa-a-coute-15-000-dollars/168981/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=19 October 2024 |title=Apoutchou National et Innoss'B dévoilent le clip du titre "Envoyez Nouveau" |trans-title=Apoutchou National and Innoss'B unveil the video for the title "Sendez Nouveau" |url=https://mbote.cd/actualites/apoutchou-national-et-innossb-devoilent-le-clip-du-titre-envoyez-nouveau/169422/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=30 October 2024 |title=Apoutchou National: "Si Mon clip Apoutchou National feat INNOSS'B atteint 2.000.000 de vues avant vendredi prochain. Je vais réhabiliter une école" |trans-title=Apoutchou National: "If my video Apoutchou National feat INNOSS'B reaches 2,000,000 views before next Friday. I will rehabilitate a school" |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/apoutchou-national-si-mon-clip-apoutchou-national-feat-innossb-atteint-2-000-000-de-vues-avant-vendredi-prochain-je-vais-rehabiliter-une-ecole/169964/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} and Awilo Longomba's "Mbongo Na Ngai Moko" on 15 November.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=16 November 2024 |title=Découvrez "Mbongo na ngai" le nouveau clip de Awilo Longomba feat Innoss'B |trans-title=Discover "Mbongo na ngai" the new music video by Awilo Longomba feat Innoss'B |url=https://mbote.cd/musiques/decouvrez-mbongo-na-ngai-le-nouveau-clip-de-awilo-longomba-feat-innossb/171304/ |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 21 January 2025, he was featured on "Biloko", a ndombolo-infused track by fellow Congolese singer Cappuccino LBG.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=21 January 2025 |title=Nouveauté: "Biloko", la rencontre explosive entre Cappuccino LBG et Innoss'B sort demain |trans-title=New: "Biloko", the explosive encounter between Cappuccino LBG and Innoss'B, is out tomorrow |url=https://mbote.cd/a-la-une/nouveaute-biloko-la-rencontre-explosive-entre-cappuccino-lbg-et-innossb-sort-demain/178171/ |access-date=24 March 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Following the viral success of a TikTok trend featuring its catchy rhythm and signature phrase "quand on voit on sait" ("when we see, we know"), Innocent released the single "Chilling" on 28 March.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=28 March 2025 |title=Le clip de "Chilling" d'Innoss'B désormais disponible sur YouTube |trans-title=Innoss'B's "Chilling" music video now available on YouTube |url=https://mbote.cd/a-la-une/le-clip-de-chilling-dinnossb-desormais-disponible-sur-youtube/181858/ |access-date=31 March 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=28 March 2025 |title=Innoss'B fait un clin d'œil surprenant aux Warriors et aux Golois dans sa nouvelle chanson "chilling" |trans-title=Innoss'B gives a surprising nod to the Warriors and the Golois in his new song "chilling" |url=https://mbote.cd/buzz/innossb-fait-un-clin-doeil-surprenant-aux-warriors-et-aux-golois-dans-sa-nouvelle-chanson-chilling/181861/ |access-date=31 March 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

On 3 July 2021, Innocent established the non-profit organization Innocent Foundation (IF) to support vulnerable populations, particularly orphans and people with disabilities.{{Cite web |last=Innocent Foundation |first= |date=3 July 2021 |title=Innoss'B lance officiellement l'ASBL Innocent Foundation (IF) |trans-title=Innoss'B officially launches the non-profit Innocent Foundation (IF) |url=https://innocent-foundation.org/innossb-lance-officiellement-lasbl-innocent-foundation-if__76 |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Innocent Foundation |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Kuzamba |first=Emmanuel |date=27 May 2021 |title=RDC-Volcan: Innoss'B veut récolter 100 000 USD pour aider les sinistrés de Goma et Nyiragongo |trans-title=DRC-Volcano: Innoss'B wants to raise USD 100,000 to help victims of Goma and Nyiragongo |url=https://actualite.cd/index.php/2021/05/27/rdc-volcan-innossb-veut-recolter-100-000-usd-pour-aider-les-sinistres-de-goma-et |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Actualite.cd |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Malu-Malu |first=Arthur |date=26 June 2022 |title=RDC: Innoss'B, jeune voix, grande âme |trans-title=DRC: Innoss'B, young voice, great soul |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1277616/culture/rdc-innossb-jeune-voix-grande-ame/ |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Jeune Afrique |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Paris, France}} According to its official mission statement, the organization prioritizes "the social well-being of the population in general and vulnerable people in particular", with a focus on providing emergency assistance, promoting education, improving basic health, and facilitating social integration for disadvantaged youth.{{Cite web |last=Innocent Foundation |title=Qui sommes-nous? |trans-title=Who are we? |url=https://www.innocent-foundation.org/apropos |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Innocent Foundation |language=fr}}

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In response to the Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption in May 2021, which affected the northern areas of Goma, Innocent launched the humanitarian initiative #SOSpourGoma, in partnership with Innocent Foundation director Bibiche Ndakala. The campaign raised $100,000 to assist displaced residents.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=24 May 2021 |title=Eruption volcanique: Innoss'B lance une cagnotte de 100 000 dollars pour aider les habitants de Goma |trans-title=Volcanic eruption: Innoss'B launches a $100,000 fundraiser to help the inhabitants of Goma |url=https://mbote.cd/celebrites/eruption-volcanique-innossb-lance-une-cagnotte-de-100-000-dollars-pour-aider-les-habitants-de-goma/64424/ |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} In July 2021, the foundation acquired a 20/44 plot on Kalesha Street in Goma's Lac Vert neighborhood, where it constructed ten housing units for the homeless. The development, named Umoja (Swahili for "Unity") and colloquially referred to as Cité Umoja, was created to provide long-term shelter for victims of the eruption.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2021 |title=L'artiste musicien, Innoss B offre un toit aux sinistrés de Goma |trans-title=Musician Innoss B provides shelter to Goma victims |url=https://www.mediacongo.net/publireportage-reportage-92058_l_artiste_musicien_innoss_b_offre_un_toit_aux_sinistres_de_goma.html |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Mediacongo.net |language=fr |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |last=Masela |first=Nioni |date=23 August 2021 |title=Cité Umoja: Innoss'B a tenu parole |trans-title=Umoja City: Innoss'B kept its word |url=https://www.adiac-congo.com/content/cite-umoja-innossb-tenu-parole-129889 |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Adiac-congo.com |language=fr |publication-place=Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo}}

Innocent has also collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP). He developed a personal relationship with Cindy McCain, the WFP Executive Director, whom he first met as a teenager during her humanitarian visits to Goma in 2011 and 2012.{{Cite web |date=26 March 2024 |title=Le musicien Innoss'b s'associe au PAM pour plaider en faveur de la nutrition et de l'éducation en République démocratique du Congo |trans-title=Musician Innoss'b partners with WFP to advocate for nutrition and education in the Democratic Republic of Congo |url=https://fr.wfp.org/communiques-de-presse/le-musicien-innossb-sassocie-au-pam-pour-plaider-en-faveur-de-la-nutrition-et |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=fr.wfp.org |publisher=World Food Programme |language=fr |publication-place=Rome, Italy}} Their partnership has extended to joint charitable and fundraising efforts in the United States aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC. In March 2024, the WFP appointed Innocent as a High-Level Supporter, a role in which he advocates for healthy meals and improved nutrition across the country.{{Cite web |title=WFP Goodwill Ambassadors, Advocates and High-Level Supporters |url=https://www.wfp.org/goodwill-ambassadors |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Wfp.org |publisher=World Food Programme |language=en |publication-place=Rome, Italy}}{{Cite web |date=2 July 2024 |title=Sixty Seconds With... AfroCongo music star Innoss’B: School meals, ending hunger and DRC |url=https://www.wfp.org/stories/sixty-seconds-afrocongo-music-star-innossb-school-meals-ending-hunger-and-drc |access-date=21 May 2025 |website=Wfp.org |publisher=World Food Programme |language=en |publication-place=Rome, Italy}}

• Innocent Vol.1 (2013)
• Mortel-06 (2021)

• Afrocongo planet (2023)

• Plus (2017)

• Calcul (2024)

• Keep Smiling (2013)

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