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Best of Coco ARGENTE

    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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    Best of Hoigen EKWALLA

      Hoigen Ekwalla
      (born Ekwalla Mpouli Eugène) (1949–2008) was a prominent Cameroonian musician known for his makossa music style. He gained fame in the 1980s and was recognized as the Artist of the Year in Cameroon in 1994.
      Career and Life
      Early Life: Born in Bonatéki, a quarter in Douala, Cameroon, Ekwalla lost his father at a young age. He worked as a mechanic and electrician before moving to Paris in 1980 and subsequently starting his music career back in Cameroon with the help of Kotti François.
      Musical Style: He developed a particular talent for the guitar and played it on his albums. His music, often described as having a “velvet voice” and elegant appearance, featured sweet melodies and danceable rhythms.
      Awards: He received a “Disque d’Or” (Gold Record) for his album Chat botté in 1988. His album Mon amie (1994, sometimes titled Mon amie vérité in 1995) earned him the title of Artist of the Year in Cameroon.
      Later Years & Death: Frustrated by music piracy in Cameroon, he ventured into business in 2003, but never abandoned his passion for music. He was working on a new album in 2008 when he faced health problems. He died on October 23, 2008, in Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, leaving behind his mother, elder sister, and two children.
      Source: Google

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      The Beautiful Dora DECCA

        🎤 Who she is
        Dora Decca is a singer-songwriter from Douala, in the Littoral region of Cameroon.
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        She belongs to a musical family: she is the younger sister of well-known singers Ben Decca and Grace Decca.
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        📖 Her Background & Early Life
        She was born on 11 April (year not always consistently reported). Wikipedia

        She grew up in a large family of 11 children.
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        In addition to music, she studied at a technical-commercial college in Douala (studying electricity/electronics), then later moved to France where she obtained her baccalauréat. Wikipedia

        🎶 Musical Career
        Although from a musical family and having done some backing vocals and chorus work early on (including for her brother Ben Decca), she officially started her solo career in 2002 with her first album titled Aphrodite.
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        She went on to release two more albums: Dor’Attitude (2007) and Belalo (2012) under different production labels.
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        Her music style is primarily rooted in Makossa, a major popular genre from Cameroon.
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        💡 Themes & Artistic Identity
        On her album Belalo, Dora Decca explores social themes — she addresses issues such as material and spiritual poverty, identity loss, and calls especially on women to work for their independence and dignity.
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        Beyond music, she has shown social commitment: she founded an association named Eveil Cameroun (in July 2004), aimed at cultural promotion and sensitizing youth — especially women and children — on HIV/AIDS prevention and support.
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        📰 Recent Activity & Voice on Social Issues
        In September 2023 she gave a strong testimony on social and political issues affecting her country, speaking about tribalism, injustices, eviction problems in Douala — and urged Cameroonians to unite.
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        Around 2022–2023 she hinted at working on new music, signalling a possible return or continuation of her musical career.
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