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Bazié Boubié Firmin, also known as Agozo(meaning "flat tô" in Gurunsi) is a prominent Burkinabé singer. He is widely recognized for his unique style and talent in the music industry. Agozo's journey in music began in 1995 when he joined the zouglou group Les Wôyô. Since then, he has been actively involved in the Burkinabé music scene and has released several songs such as "Tond nèèd ya tond nèèda", and "L'homme de savane" amongst others. Agozo has gained immense popularity in Burkina Faso and beyond despite the controversy that dodged his career in 2006. Nevertheless, Agozo remains a beloved figure in the Burkinabé music scene, and his musical contributions recognized both locally and internationally.
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