Thursday 16 June 2016
longue longue
Longue Longue, son of Simon Agno, belongs to a family of five children. His father sent him to Yabassi in 1980 on the death of his mother.Resented by his uncle who did not consider him a son, Longue Longue soon found himself in the street. It is perceived by those around him as a bum. The opportunity to continue his studies is not allowed him, and it is the virus of music that allowed him to escape. Indeed, very early, he manufactures musical instruments with recycled
objects, including plywood guitars and percussion with empty cans.In life, what does not kill us makes us stronger is his "Leit motiv". He takes life head on by putting his trust in the Lord "Nyambe the creator," LORD of hosts. Gradually, he made contacts in the music by the recognition of his interpreter Dons.He begins by occur in the cabarets of Yaounde. Winner of the competition organized by Mützig breweries in Cameroon, who offers him the opportunity to produce his first album. But
success knocks on his door until he released his first album in 2001
titled album Ayo Africa, the flagship title track of the album is a
phenomenal success in Cameroon and beyond borders. quickly found him a nickname, that of "liberator". His stage name, in dialect Douala Longue means "life."His second album, Privatization, released in 2003, has been less successful; except the pious piece "Ask God" when he says that all he has comes to it the marabouts but of God.Unfortunately, his career will be hampered by a rape charge. Longue
Longue was arrested in Nantes November 19, 2005, under accusations of
his wife Chantal Mbassi, which ensures that it breached his niece 17
years. 48 hours later he was detained in Remand Gradignan near Bordeaux. He was released February 22, 2006 but was put on probation with the
prohibition of return to Cameroon until the case has not been tried.His third album, called examination of conscience or The Liberator allows Released again to the singer hired to break his verve.On 19 August 2008, the Court of Appeal granted him moving right to get closer to his fans in his home country origine1,2.If this Makossa singer knows a great popularity is undoubtedly linked to the artist's career. Indeed,
before knowing the fame he experienced great poverty, misery he
describes in his autobiographical songs, when it does not address the
neo-colonialism of the West. Indeed, it was market vendors or water dispenser. Longue Longue is an inspiration for many poor in Cameroon because it is the one who took revenge on life.
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