Claude Kiambe (born 16 September 2003), known mononymously as Claude (; ), is a Congolese-born Dutch singer-songwriter. His debut single "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" topped the Dutch Singles Chart in 2022, followed by a further four charting singles. His debut album, , was released in 2024. He represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "C'est la vie".
Early life and education Kiambe was born on 16 September 2003 in Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His mother fled to the Netherlands with him and his siblings when he was nine years old, first living in an asylum center in Alkmaar. The family later moved to Enkhuizen, where he obtained his HAVO high school diploma. He later studied hotel management, but discontinued the studies. He speaks Dutch, French and English.
Career In 2019, Kiambe took part in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, where he was eliminated in the battle stage. The following year, he won the casting show Are You Next?, signing a contract with the record label Cloud 9.
Kiambe released his debut single "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" in 2022, which topped the Dutch Top 40. The song earned him multiple awards, such as the 3FM Award for Best Newcomer and the Qmusic Artist of the Year award. He has cited Stromae and Lewis Capaldi as inspirations for his music. He was scheduled to open Stromae's 2023 concerts at the Ziggo Dome before they were cancelled due to Stromae's health problems.
On 19 December 2024, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced that Kiambe would be representing the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. His entry, "", was released on 27 February 2025. In the contest's final, he placed 12th out of 26.
Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions NLD BEL(Fl) Released: 15 November 2024 Label: Cloud 9 Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 6 150
Extended plays Title Details Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude) Released: 15 November 2024 Label: Inmediate, Cornelis Format: Digital download, streaming The Singles Collection Released: 9 May 2025 Label: Cloud 9 Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album or EP NLD AUT BEL(FL) FIN ICE LTU NOR SWE SWI UKIndieBreak. "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" 2022 1 — — — — — — — — — NVPI: Diamond "" 2023 11 — — — — — — — — — NVPI: Platinum "" 8 — 44 — — — — — — — NVPI: Platinum "" 2024 32 — — — — — — — — — NVPI: Gold "" — — — — — — — — — — "" — — — — — — — — — — "" 35 — — — — — — — — — "" 2025 2 63 49 44 13 13 67 53 23 17 NVPI: Gold The Singles Collection "" — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="2" "" 2026 — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominees Result 2023 3FM Awards Best Newcomer Himself 2024 Best Artist Best Song "" Best Collaboration "" Qmusic Top 40 Awards Best National Artist Himself MTV Europe Music Awards Best Dutch Act 2025 3FM Awards Best Artist Best Album Eurovision Awards Music Video Himself
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