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MaJoie AYI

Majoie Ayi
is a prominent Cameroonian singer and songwriter celebrated for her contributions to the Bikutsi music genre. Known for her powerful voice and energetic performances, she has established herself as a significant figure in Central African music.
Career and Musical Style
Majoie Ayi’s music is characterized by the fast-paced, rhythmic intensity of Bikutsi, often blended with modern Afro-pop elements. Her career spans over a decade, with notable activity and releases continuing into 2025.
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Jacky DOUMBE

Jacky Doumbé is a musician and singer known for his work in Afro-Pop and Makossa, styles of popular music rooted in Cameroon’s musical traditions. His recordings include songs and releases that have appeared on platforms like Apple Music and Shazam.

About Jacky Doumbé
Genre & Style: Primarily Afro-Pop and Makossa, a vibrant dance-oriented music genre from Cameroon.
Releases: He has released material such as the EP Mum’a akwala (1985), featuring multiple tracks in the Afro-Pop tradition.
Songs: Known single/track titles attributed to him include:
“Petit jeune homme” — performed and written by Jacky Doumbé.
“Lambo lam” — another track credited to him in Afro-Pop style.
Tracks like “Lo si wanea mba” appear on albums such as Monoki on streaming services.

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Best of RANTAMPLAN

🎤 Spotlight: Rantamplan
Who she is
Rantamplan (real name Koué Dorothée) is a singer‐dancer from Cameroon, noted for her work in the genre Bikutsi in the 1990s. She hails from the East Region of Cameroon (Messamena). agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her nickname “Rantamplan” apparently comes from a stage rapport with fellow musician Nkodo Si Tony (also known as Si-Tony) where they were likened to “Lucky Luke and Rantamplan” on stage—eventually the name stuck. agendaculturelducameroun.com

Musical & dance contributions
She worked initially as a dancer and chorist for Si Tony, then made the move into recording. agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her first recorded release: an album titled Ezezek (4 tracks), done in two days in the mobile studio of the engineer/arranger Mystic Djim (Clément Djimogne). agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her style is intimately connected with Bikutsi, a rhythm‐based, foot-stomping genre from the Beti/Ewondo people of central Cameroon. The term “bikutsi” itself means “to beat the earth / to stomp the feet”. Wikipedia

Importantly, Rantamplan is credited as being a pioneer among female performers in Bikutsi who combine singing and dancing—bringing dance moves from her home culture into the mainstream of Bikutsi performance. agendaculturelducameroun.com

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