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.

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Francis Bebey

02La Condition Masculine3:27

11The Coffee Cola Song

12Super Jingle

13Savanah Georgia

14Il N'y a Pas de Crocodiles a Cocody2:38

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Francis Bebey Lyrics

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J.R.Isidore Just so the record shows I'm a super saucy snapper turned…

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…
La Condition Masculine Tu ne connais pas Sizana Sizana, c'est ma femme C'est ma fem…
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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Comments from YouTube:

@stefano1072

2y↑15

Here to say his music is eternal even if he has already passed away. 19 yo boy from italy here 🇮🇹. Thanks francis for giving everyone a bit of knowledge around the world about african culture through your beautiful music. The world loves africa and african people ❤

@rogermwiesmeyer

42w↑2

I was standing in line at a farmers market and they started playing this and it totally hypnotized me.
I asked the guy behind me to save my place so I could discover who the artist was.
Thank you Mr Bebey🎉❤

@joehiggs100

5y↑13

Many thanks, Francis Bebey was a pioneer, sadly missed.

@RPS3000

6y↑13

my new favorit track

@xander-mk4ck

2y↑2

came here from a concert , went to see Tame Impala and New Track was playing on the over head . I liked the instruments and funky beat, and it led me here . Listening to some Bebey , good stuff