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Eba Aka Jérôme aka Eba Aka Jérôme et le Sanwi Star

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Bio

Eba Aka Jérôme, whose birth name also serves as his stage name, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and former Sanwi Star orchestra conductor. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was well-known for his melodious blend of African genres such as Soukous, highlife, and coupé-décalé. He rose to prominence after the release of his 1978 Afro-Soukous album "Trahison," which earned him a gold record. Despite the fact that his fame has waned, Eba continues to perform and sing at small events in his hometown.

Discography

Albums¹¹

Grande Soiree Dansante Avec Eba Aka Jerome (18 titres)2020 • AlbumTracks: 18

Un Jour Nouveau2020 • AlbumTracks: 8

Les divisions stop2020 • AlbumTracks: 6

Nanan Kacou Andon2012 • AlbumTracks: 8

Saa Ka Faa Vol. 12012 • AlbumTracks: 6

Saa Ko Faa Vol. 32012 • AlbumTracks: 8

Saa Ka Faa Vol. 22012 • AlbumTracks: 8

La verite1920 • AlbumTracks: 3

Wonderful1920 • AlbumTracks: 3

Faut1920 • AlbumTracks: 3

Ehouet1920 • AlbumTracks: 6

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