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Meiway
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Bio
Frédéric Ehui, professionally known as Meiway, is a renowned Ivorian singer, songwriter, and composer. He is credited with inventing a unique musical style called Zoblazo. Inspired by the folk rhythms of the Akan, Zoblazo incorporates traditional percussion and modern orchestration into his music. Meiway's second album, 200% Zoblazo, brought him fame in 1991, and he went on to win the title of best singer in Ivory Coast. Meiway's music is danced with a white handkerchief, a symbol of joy, purity, and peace.
Discography
Albums14
Eternel
Eternel2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Legende
Legende2016 • AlbumTracks: 16
Illimitic
Illimitic2016 • AlbumTracks: 16
Jamais 203
Jamais 2032012 • AlbumTracks: 10
Golgotha
Golgotha2012 • AlbumTracks: 14
Ayibebou
Ayibebou2012 • AlbumTracks: 6
Les Genies Vous Parlent
Les Genies Vous Parlent2012 • AlbumTracks: 13
Appollo
Appollo2012 • AlbumTracks: 10
Geme Commandment
Geme Commandment2012 • AlbumTracks: 15
M20
M202012 • AlbumTracks: 17
Professeur (M23)
Professeur (M23)2012 • AlbumTracks: 15
Extraterrestre
Extraterrestre2011 • AlbumTracks: 12
A nous la victoire
A nous la victoire2006 • AlbumTracks: 8
200 Percent Zoblazo
200 Percent Zoblazo1992 • AlbumTracks: 6
EPs2
Korokoto
Korokoto2019 • EPTracks: 2
Lady Cherie
Lady Cherie2012 • EPTracks: 3
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