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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.
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Nkodo SITONY

Nkodo Sitony: his life, his musical significance and legacy 👇
🎤 Who he was
Nkodo Sitony — real name Nkodo Si Tobi François — was a Cameroonian singer, born on 25 August 1959 in New Bell (Douala, Cameroon).

He passed away on 21 December 2021 in Yaoundé, at age 62.
Wikipedia, Actu Cameroun

🎶 Musical Career & Style
Nkodo Sitony was one of the main figures of Bikutsi — a traditional/popular musical genre from Cameroon.

He is often credited with modernizing Bikutsi during the 1980s.
His musical background included percussion, guitar, balafon, and more: he blended traditional rhythms with influences from afrobeat, high-life, and modern instrumentation.
Cameroun24, Afrik

📀 Achievements & Influence

Over a 40-year career span, he produced about 25 albums.
ÔCamer.com, cameroonconcordnews.com

His 1986 album 90° de Bikutsi à l’ombre became iconic: it earned him, in 1988, the awards for “Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year.”

Some of his most famous songs — still regarded as classics in Cameroon — include Mba Mvoe, Métil Wa, Ngoan Ezoum, and Wa Yi Ma Wo Ya.

Beyond music, his style — mixing traditional rhythms and instruments with modern sounds — helped pave the way for “techno-Bikutsi” or modern Bikutsi, influencing subsequent generations of Cameroonian musicians.

💔 Death & Legacy
After a long illness, Nkodo Sitony died on 21 December 2021 in Yaoundé.
He left behind a large discography and remains celebrated as one of the legends of Bikutsi and Cameroonian music.

His music continues to resonate today: many Cameroonians (and fans of African music) still listen to his songs; his fusion of tradition and modernity remains influential.

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