Tag: makossa

Emile KANGUE

    Émile Kangue
    Profession: Singer, composer, bassist.
    emilekangue.com, Agenda Culturel du Cameroun
    Genre: Makossa (a popular music genre in Cameroon).
    Career Highlights
    Early life: He started in a choir with his mother and later joined a school orchestra called Les Bandeaux Noirs. emilekangue.com

    Black Styl: In the early 1970s, he joined the influential makossa group Black Styl, playing bass alongside other big names like Nkotti François and Toto Guillaume.
    Solo Career: He went solo and released Dikom Lam La Moto in 1980. The song was very successful and sold over 50,000 copies, earning him a gold record. emilekangue.com, Actu Cameroun

    Legacy & Recognition:
    Considered a pioneer of modern makossa.
    Celebrated in Cameroon for decades; at one point, his 45 years of career were publicly honored.
    Source: ChatGPT

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    Dina BELL

      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

      Source: AI Google

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