Laba SossehSenegal |1943| FrenchLaba Sosseh was a Gambia-born Senegalese singer, composer, and percussionist who gained fame in West Africa in the 1960s and 1970s.
He was a versatile musician, proficient in various genres such as afro-cuban, salsa, soukous and traditional Gambian music.
He was a member of several bands, including Star Band and Africando, and released several albums as a solo artist.
He is considered a pioneer of Afro-Latin music in West Africa and his music continues to be popular today.
Laba passed away Spetember 20, 2007.