Kareyce Fotso is a Cameroonian singer who performs around the world and in various styles, including

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and

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Biography

Fotso was born in

Bandjoun Bandjoun (''La 'Djo'' in local language) is a town and commune in the Koung-Khi Department in the West Region of Cameroon. Bandjoun is also the capital of the Koung-Khi department, and one of the largest traditional ''chefferie'' (chiefdom) i ...

and grew up in

Yaoundé Yaoundé (; , ) is the capital of Cameroon and, with a population of more than 2.8 million, the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,50 ...

. In Yaoundé she learned to speak Ewondo and today often performs in that language. Fotso studied biochemistry and film at school, but eventually went on to become a singer. Fotso sang for the band, Korongo Jam, starting in 2001, until the band split up in 2006. Fotso went back to Cameroon after the split where she began to perform in

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in Yaoundé. Her first album, ''Mulato'' was released locally in 2009. At the ''

2009 Jeux de la Francophonie The 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie (''6th Francophone Games''), was an international multi-sport event held from 27 September to 6 October in Beirut, Lebanon. Organization The organization of the Jeux de la Francophonie is entrusted by the local a ...

'', she won the silver medal at the song contest. In 2010, she released the album, ''Kwegne''. Her next album, ''Mokte'', was released in 2014. Fotso sings in various styles, including

, world music,

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and Ethnic blues. When she sings, she often accompanies herself with

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, wooden drums or bells. Fotso performs around the world.

References

External links

Official siteKareyce Fotso - Messa
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