Mapouka entered the music scene in 1991 following the 1990s creation of zouglou music and the importation of foreign music genres such as reggae and hip hop, and grew in popularity among the youth.
Mapouka appeared in the musical landscape in 1991 following the development of zouglou music in the 1990s and the introduction of external genres like reggae and hip hop, resonating with young audiences.