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Coco Argentée – La Go Galaxy of Bikutsi

If Lady Ponce is the queen, Coco Argentée is the star that keeps Bikutsi shining in fresh directions. Born Corine Céline Ntyame in 1982, Coco Argentée has built a reputation as one of Cameroon’s most flamboyant and inventive Bikutsi performers. Her nickname “La Go Galaxy” reflects her futuristic style, bold fashion, and cosmic stage presence.
Early Life & Rise

Coco Argentée’s journey was not a straight line. Originally a school teacher, she turned to music with fearless determination. Her debut album Nostalgie (2010) was a hit, establishing her as a major player in the Bikutsi scene. Since then, she has released a string of successful projects and singles that blend tradition with modern pop sensibilities.
Musical Style: Bikutsi Meets Showbiz

Coco Argentée’s music respects Bikutsi’s rhythmic heartbeat but is wrapped in polished production, catchy hooks, and her unmistakable flair. Unlike Lady Ponce’s regal presence, Coco positions herself as playful, experimental, and cosmopolitan — bringing a fresh sparkle to a genre often considered traditional.
Themes & Persona

Her songs mix themes of love, longing, and joy with a sense of theatricality. She often plays with her image, using costumes, choreography, and media appearances to build a persona that is as much about entertainment as it is about music. This makes her especially appealing to younger, urban audiences who crave both rhythm and spectacle.
Why Coco Argentée Matters for Cameroonian Music

Coco Argentée shows that Bikutsi can be futuristic without losing its soul. By branding herself as La Go Galaxy, she creates a modern cultural identity for the genre — one that feels glamorous, accessible, and proudly Cameroonian.

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Lady PONCE

Here’s an excerpt spotlighting Lady Ponce — a powerful voice in Cameroonian music:

Lady Ponce (born Adèle Ruffine Ngono in Mbalmayo, Cameroon) is celebrated as one of the dominant female figures of the modern bikutsi rhythm, earning the nickname “La Reine de Bikutsi”.
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Her early life reflects a formation deeply rooted in community and tradition: she began singing in her mother’s stead at age 10, was part of a parish choir in Yaoundé and then cut her musical teeth in cabarets and live shows around the city.
alicepegie.com
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Lady Ponce’s breakthrough came with her album Le Ventre & Le Bas-Ventre (2007). The energy of her voice, the rhythm of bikutsi and her strong stage presence made her a revelation in the Cameroonian music scene.
Wikipedia
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Her style blends tradition and bold modernity: she takes the 6/8 pulse of bikutsi and injects it with urban grooves, dance-moves and a magnetic live persona. Critics describe her as “100,000 volts” for the way she ignites the stage.
jeuneafrique.com

Beyond music, Lady Ponce is also active socially. She has supported orphanages and vulnerable children, for example a 2017 visit to the centre for children in Yaoundé.
Caes Espoir

Her journey has not been without challenge: from early-life loss, to navigating the male-dominated music industry, to controversies over performances and public image. Yet she continues to stand out as a key ambassador of Cameroonian rhythm and culture
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