Lu Kala

Lusamba Vanessa Kalala, better known by her stage name Lu Kala, is a Congolese-Canadian singer. She began her career writing music for other artists, being credited on tracks by Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry. She gained recognition for her guest appearance on American rapper Latto's 2023 single "Lottery", which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100. Her 2025 extended play, No Tears on This Ride, spawned the viral hit "Pretty Girl Era" and Canadian iTunes number one "Hotter Now". In addition to a solo tour, Kala has also toured with Cyndi Lauper and Aqua.