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Hilarion Nguema

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Hilarion Nguema is a Gabonese musician and one of the founding fathers of modern Gabonese music. Nguema fronted Orchestre Afro-Success in the early '80s, refining his guitar style to include the makossa and soukous influences of Cameroon and Zaire. He has released several albums and has a discography that includes songs such as "Dvaluation, Pt. 2" and "L'argent." Nguema's music incorporates elements of makossa and soukous, creating a unique sound that has gained him popularity in Gabon and beyond. Nguema's music has garnered massive streams on several platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Discogs. Overall, Hilarion Nguema has made significant contributions to the music scene in Gabon and has played a crucial role in shaping modern Gabonese music.

Discography

Albums⁶

Tous ses succès2018 • AlbumTracks: 12

Espoir Libreville2018 • AlbumTracks: 10

La detente2018 • AlbumTracks: 8

La gazelle et l'éléphant2008 • AlbumTracks: 10

Faut pas toucher2002 • AlbumTracks: 9

Dévaluation1995 • AlbumTracks: 8

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