Francis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. B… Read Full Bio ↴Francis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
Kinshasa
Francis Bebey Lyrics
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Férré Gola Té, Adolphe Muteba té Réla oyaki na vie na ngai kobebisa De…
Tayron Kwidan's On ne parle pas assez des baby qui viennent de…
Zola AWA the mafia my nigga 16.11.99, clinique de l'Essonne Un an…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Francis Bebey:
Agatha Agatha, ne me ments pas! Agatha, ne me ments pas! Ce n'est…
Forest Nativity Come into the world my child Awake into life, my child Life…
Je pars maria Je pars, Maria Je pars à la guerre Dans le pays que…
Je pars, Maria Je pars, Maria Je pars à la guerre Dans le pays que…
Lettre à ma bien aimée L'ennui avec toi C'est que moi aussi je t'aime Si j'avais pu…
Lettre à ma bien-aimée L'ennui avec toi C'est que moi aussi je t'aime si j'avais pu…
Mon amour pour toi Mon amour pour toi (Francis Bebey) Mon amour pour toi Mon a…
Sanza tristesse Le soir est triste Mon cœur est triste Ma vie est triste Y…
The Coffee Cola Song There are people in town man, crazy people in town Eating…
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@michelinemuyansi2405
Merci Francis Bebey d'avoir immortalisé notre belle ville de Kinshasa. Après tant d'années qu'à l'heure d'une pause j'ai pensé à cette de mélodie.
@user-fv7qk6sc8o
Kinshasa de l'époque...., quelle nostalgie..., pas de Kuluna; pas de banditisme... pas de délestage..., la télé et la radio étaient éducatives.., une musique de haut niveau avec diversité...., chaque groupe musical avec son style propre.., comparée à de trucs bidons d'aujourd'hui qui nous cassent les oreilles, mais que la génération d'aujourd'hui appelle "musique"---
@justebenjamin9333
Tant pis pour eux
@Jrk1964
Generique Tele Zaire des annees 70s! Que des beaux souvenirs des garnements que nous etions a Beau Marche, Barumbu!!
@Yoann-jw4gw
Pure Rumba...
imaginez les pas chaloupés 🕺d'un cavalier expérimenté et, la réplique avec délicatesse et justesse d'une cavalière dévouée 💃 🎉
@hortensiasyem1429
Wowww Kinshasa la belle ville congolaise de tous les temps.. je suis du Kamer mais j'aime beaucoup Kinshasa
@biyio.
My favourite song in a foreign language. My father has this (along with O’bia) on a singles SP album. Don’t understand a word but have always loved the songs. Long live Africa!
@ninomayuma5590
Waouuuh mon enfance et on avait le disque à la maison. Merci papa Francis Bebey d avoir honoré ma ville. Bisous bana ba Cameroun
@afrikblingbling9544
Lun des meilleurs chanteurs Camerounais. Qu'est ce que ça fait du bien d'écouter
@kisanola2775
Nostalgie de ma ville natale Kinshasa. Merci cher frère Camerounais Bebey!