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Gnahoré Jimmy aka Doblé

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Jimmy Gnahoré, whose birth name was Gnaoré Tety Guy Arsène, was an Ivorian musician, singer, and the controversial inventor of the "polihet" genre. His musical career began in the 1980s when he began humming and eventually became a well-known lead singer at funeral ceremonies. This solidified Jimmy's position both at home and abroad, but it was short-lived due to a long-term illness Jimmy battled before passing away in 1996.

Discography

Albums³

Le Testament2020 • AlbumTracks: 9

Best of Gnaore Djimi2020 • AlbumTracks: 10

Adieu1996 • AlbumTracks: 8

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