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Petit Pays is a legendary Cameroonian makossa artist from Douala, known for his powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and emotionally rich songs. Rising to fame in the 1990s, he became one of Cameroon’s most influential performers, blending traditional makossa rhythms with modern sounds and lyrics that reflect love, social life, and everyday struggles. His music helped shape urban Cameroonian culture and earned him a loyal fan base across Central Africa.
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Petit Pays, born Adolphe Claude Moundi on June 5, 1967, in Douala, Cameroon, is a renowned Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and performer. He is best known for his contribution to makossa, a popular Cameroonian music genre. Petit Pays began his music career at a young age and rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s with his energetic performances and emotionally expressive style.

Nicknamed “Le Cobra” for his powerful stage presence, he became one of the most influential urban musicians in Cameroon. His music often blends traditional rhythms with modern sounds and addresses themes such as love, daily life, and social issues. Over the years, Petit Pays has released numerous successful albums and remains a respected figure in Cameroonian and African music culture.
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Best of Grace DECCA

Grace Decca (born Ndom’a Deccah Grace on 23 September 1966) is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and music producer best known for her contributions to Makossa — a popular urban music genre from Cameroon — and later gospel music. She is considered one of the influential voices in Cameroonian music.
🎤 Early Life & Family
Grace Decca was born in Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital.
She comes from a large family of artists; she is the younger sister of famed Makossa singer Ben Decca and has other siblings who are musicians. Her family includes the late Eboa Lotin and her great-grandfather Lobe Lobe Rameau, both prominent figures in Cameroonian music history.
🎶 Music Career
Decca started her music journey in the early 1980s, doing backing vocals with her brother and for international acts such as Jean-Jacques Goldman before launching her solo career.
Her debut album, Besoin d’amour (1989), was a major hit in Cameroon and helped establish her as a solo artist.
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She released several acclaimed Makossa albums in the 1990s and early 2000s, including Doï La Mulema (1993) and Appelle-moi Princesse (1998).
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After a long recording break, she returned in 2014 with a gospel album titled Mouna, blending her musical roots with spiritual themes.
🏆 Achievements & Style
Grace Decca has won multiple awards throughout her career, including Best Female Album of the Year and other honors for her artistic contributions.
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Her music is known for blending traditional Cameroonian rhythms with contemporary sounds, and her powerful voice and stage presence have made her a celebrated figure in African music. Jabulani Radio
🎓 Beyond Music
In addition to music, she pursued academic studies in France, earning advanced qualifications in communication and education sciences.
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