Kotto Bass, bassiste virtuose, chanteur, compositeur et arrangeur camerounais, a marqué la musique par son style mêlant makossa et rumba congolaise. Avec des titres comme « Concours de patience » et « Yes Bamenda », il laisse un héritage musical vibrant. Retrouvez son univers et célébrez son talent sur KmerMusic.com, La Maison de la Musique Camerounaise.
Dina Bell
(born May 28, 1953) is a legendary Cameroonian musician widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Makossa genre. Known by the nickname “Bazor,” he is celebrated for his smooth, melodic voice and his role in shaping the golden era of Cameroonian music during the 1970s and 1980s.
Key Facts & Career
Early Life: Born into a musical family in Douala-Akwa, Cameroon, he began his journey singing in church choirs.
Musical Style: He is known for “pure” and melodic Makossa, often characterized by its upbeat rhythm and soul-stirring vocals.
Breakthrough: His debut album, Yoma Yoma (1978), was a massive success in Cameroon, released while he was living in France.
Legacy: Despite the decline of Makossa’s popularity in later years and struggles with piracy, he remains a respected icon. He has spent recent years supporting young artists through his own recording studio
Belka Tobis
is a well-known Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in 1958. With a career spanning over 30 years, he is celebrated for his contributions to the Makossa genre, often blending it with soulful “slow” rhythms and Bassa musical influences.
Musical Career and Hits
He is particularly famous for his soulful melodies sung in the Duala and Bassa languages. Some of his most popular tracks and albums include:
Top Songs: “Solitude” (his most recognized hit), “Attention Femme Mariee,” “A Yé Mock,” and “Pardonne-moi”.
Key Albums: L’événement, Tome 1 & 2 (1996), La Bible Et Le Coran (1997), Best of Belka Tobis: Dance (2000), and Coups d’etat (Remix) (2020).