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Charlotte Dipanda
A voice that sings the country in its own languages
Born in 1985
Who are they?
A singer and guitarist born in Yaoundé in 1985. Her music blends acoustic, makossa, jazz and afrobeat, and she sings in French, Douala and Bakaka, a language of the Moungo region.
What made them famous
Since "Mispa" (2008), her albums — "Dube L’am", "Massa", "Un jour dans ma vie" — have established her as one of the leading female voices in Cameroonian music, admired for her guitar playing and the emotional depth of her songwriting.
Key facts
- A multiple Canal 2’Or winner, including best female artist of the year in 2012.
- A judge on The Voice Afrique Francophone in 2016 and 2017.
- She sings in Bakaka and Douala, carrying those languages beyond the country.