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Pierre Akendengue
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Bio
Pierre-Claver Akendengué is a Gabonese singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and the founder of Ntche Records. He is also a lover of his traditions and culture and how it can be preserved. He sings in French and Nkomi. After he moved to France to study Psychology, while he was there, he met Mireille, a singer who encouraged him to pursue music. Pierre has released several albums both at home and in Europe.
Discography
Albums8
Destinée
Destinée2013 • AlbumTracks: 13
Vérité d'Afrique
Vérité d'Afrique2008 • AlbumTracks: 14
Obakadences
Obakadences2001 • AlbumTracks: 10
Rereleases of the Albums «Eseringila» and «Mengo»
Rereleases of the Albums «Eseringila» and «Mengo»2001 • AlbumTracks: 15
Maladalité
Maladalité1996 • AlbumTracks: 12
Silence
Silence1990 • AlbumTracks: 9
Awana W'Africa
Awana W'Africa1982 • AlbumTracks: 7
Africa Obota / Nandipo
Africa Obota / Nandipo1975 • AlbumTracks: 19
EPs1
La Couleur de l'Afrique
La Couleur de l'Afrique1997 • EPTracks: 4
Singles3
Gabon, Eveil de la conscience patriotique
Gabon, Eveil de la conscience patriotique2017 • SingleTracks: 2
Libérée la liberté / Mvt Arusha
Libérée la liberté / Mvt Arusha2016 • SingleTracks: 2
Taper Le Diable
Taper Le Diable2013 • SingleTracks: 2
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