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Cameroonian singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kareyce Fotso is a Cameroonian singer who performs around the world and in various styles, including Afro pop, blues and mangambeu.
Fotso was born in Bandjoun and grew up in Yaoundé.[1] In Yaoundé she learned to speak Ewondo and today often performs in that language.[1] Fotso studied biochemistry and film at school, but eventually went on to become a singer.[2]
Fotso sang for the band, Korongo Jam, starting in 2001, until the band split up in 2006.[1] Fotso went back to Cameroon after the split where she began to perform in cabarets in Yaoundé.[1][3] Her first album, Mulato was released locally in 2009.[1] At the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie, she won the silver medal at the song contest.[4] In 2010, she released the album, Kwegne.[3] Her next album, Mokte, was released in 2014.[5]
Fotso sings in various styles, including mangambeu, Afro pop, world music, soul music and Ethnic blues.[5] When she sings, she often accompanies herself with guitar, wooden drums or bells.[2] Fotso performs around the world.[5][6]
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