Andre-Marie TalaCameroon |1950| FrenchAndré-Marie Tala is a blind Cameroonian singer, musician, guitarist, author, and composer based in France. He specializes in the Bend skin and Tchamassi music genres. His passion for music ignited during his teenage years, following his loss of sight. Johnny Hallyday, his favorite singer, serves as a significant source of inspiration for him. Tala initiated his musical journey by forming his debut band, the "Rock Boys," and later establishing the "Black Tigers" in 1967. His music predominantly revolves around themes of peace, love, and harmony. At the age of 22, he already had two chart-toppers in Cameroon, "Sikati" and "Potaksima." In 1973, his first album, "Hot Koki," achieved remarkable international success.