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Ben Decca

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Benjamin "Ben" Decca is a renowned Cameroonian artist, musician, singer, and composer known for his unique style and delivery of Makossa music. He released his first solo album in 1981 and has since released 24 albums, including the hits "Yetena On," "One-Way Love," and "Reconciliation." In 2015, he celebrated 30 years of his career and received the Knight of the Order of Value distinction from the Minister of Culture. In 2017, Ben released his 25th album, "Electron Libre."

Discography

Albums¹²

Devotion2021 • albumTracks: 13

Tous Ses Succes2018 • albumTracks: 12

Reconcilliation2018 • albumTracks: 6

Electron Libre2017 • albumTracks: 10

Electron Libre2017 • albumTracks: 10

Electron Libre2017 • albumTracks: 10

Ossoko 242015 • albumTracks: 9

Tourbillion2014 • albumTracks: 7

Symbiose2012 • albumTracks: 11

Makossa Pheonix2009 • albumTracks: 12

Le Duo Decca2009 • albumTracks: 10

Le Duo Grace Decca & Ben Decca1987 • albumTracks: 12

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