Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique: Oliver N'Goma (Gabon) |
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Oliver N'Goma is probably the best known Gabonese singer, as his afro-zouk
hits have been (and still are) extremely popular in large parts of Africa. Especially his early hit
In 1971, he entered the Orchestre Capo-Sound, together with singer François N'Gwa, during this period he started playing guitar and composing his first songs. After a brief period where he was part of a group called Kounabeli he was recruted by the national television as cameraman. Although he had a regular job now, he didn't abandon music and eventually he recorded a first album with the help of Ray Lema as producer who he had met in Paris. |
Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
Saga | 2006 | Lusafrica 46261-2 | |
Best of Oliver N'Goma | 2003 | Lusafrica 36297-2 | |
Seva | 2001 | Lusafrica 36246-2 | |
Adia | 1995 | Lusafrica 26289-2 | Also 08759-2 |
Bane | 1990 | Sonodisc CD 53171 (Noli Productions) | CD re-release 1994 |