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Dandou Kodjo by Akofa Akoussah

Sanatçı biyografisi Akofa Akoussah

Music Was Truly In The Blood Of Julie Akofa Akoussah. Born In Tsevie Togo On April 12 1950 She Began Singing At The Age Of Three Inspired And Led By Her Mother And Older Sister And Became Principal Soloist In Her School Choir St. Peter & Paul Choir Of Our Immaculate Conception Parish Of Nyékonakpoé At The Age Of 8. From There Her Career Blossomed And Singing Often Took Precedence Over Her Studies. In Order To Master Her Art She Spent Time Studying And Working Closely With Local Groups Including Mélo Togo Rocka Mambo Rio Romamcero Ok Fiesta Eryco Jazz Afro Cubano Los Muchacho Elégance Jazz And Togo Star Amongst Others. In Her Own Words ”Luck Opened The Door In January 1966 Where I Had The Honour Of Being Selected To Share The Stage With Bella Below – One Of The Best Voices Of Africa – At The 1st ‘Negro Arts Festival’ In Dakar. On My Return I Was Approached By Ambroise Ouyi The Highly Respected Singer & Poet And We Wrote ‘Tu Ne M’Écris Plus’ My Very First Opus.“ The Popularity Of Her Work Led To An Increased Exposure For Togolese Music Outside Of The Country In Neighbouring Ghana And Benin Most Notably. During Her Career She Collaborated And Performed With Greats Including Manou Djibango Queen Pelagie Abeti Massikini Aycha Koné And Myriam Makeba. Akoussah Was Also Dedicated To And Widely Recognised For Her Work For Social Causes Championing And Nurturing Young Musical Talent And The Fight Against AIDS. She Was President Of The National Union Of Artists Musicians Of Togo UNAM Before Sadly Passing Away In April 2007 After A Long Illness At The Age
of 57.

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