Early life and background
Liz was born in Zagné in the Guiglo Department in the western Ivory Coast. She grew up ion a strong music family, with her mother being a traditional singer. She developed her singing talents under choir master Pedro Wognin.Career
Liz left the Ivory Coast in 1982 and settled in Paris, where she met the singer Rose Bâ and became acquainted with numerous African musicians. Three years later she released her debut album, ''Mlen Gniniè'', which was arranged by Sammy Massamba. In 1987, with Kéhi she won the César for Best Ivorian song. Liz began touring in United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Burkina Faso. In 1990, the Jeunes Journalistes Blacks à Paris "JJBP" awarded her the Prix de la Révélation award. That year she performed at the 13th anniversary of Viva La Musica at the Bataclan theatre in Paris. In 1991, ''Deka'' made a name for herself in the Afro-Caribbean community in Panama. That year the ''Discography
*''Mlen gniniè'' (1985) * ''Kéhi'' (1987) * ''Déka'' (1991) * ''Doubla'' (1998) * ''À toi'' (2006) * ''Best of'' (2008) * ''Ahé déhé'' (2005)References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Liz, Ade 21st-century Ivorian women singers Living people Ivorian emigrants to France Year of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Ivorian women singers