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Éric Bosiki

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Éric Bosiki, born Erickson Le Zulu, was a talented Ivorian DJ and singer. At 9 years old, he began singing in church with his mother. He later joined the world of DJs in Côte d'Ivoire and became popular for his performances at a local establishment. In 2006, he was awarded Male Performer of the Year at the RTI Music Awards. Erickson released popular tracks including "Hurricane," "Susanna," "Glory," and "Hand of God". Unfortunately, he passed away in 2020 due to illness

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SouzanaNaN • albumTracks: 8

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