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Cindy Le Coeur
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Cindy Le Coeur, whose birth name is Candy Nkunku, is a Congolese recording artist, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the Congolese band Quartier Latin International, which was founded and led by the renowned musician Koffi Olomide. Cindy Le Coeur is known for her soprano voice and has been active in the music industry since the early 2000s. She started her career as a gospel singer and later transitioned to secular music. She has collaborated with several musicians, including Fally Ipupa and Werrason. In 2009, she won two awards for Best Female Artist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Later that year, she received the Best of Generation Award at Zénith Paris.
Discography
Albums3
Koffi Central
Koffi Central2013 • AlbumTracks: 7
Cindy chante Koffi, Vol. 2
Cindy chante Koffi, Vol. 22009 • AlbumTracks: 7
Cindy chante Koffi, Vol. 1
Cindy chante Koffi, Vol. 12009 • AlbumTracks: 8
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