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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

Destinée2013 • AlbumTracks: 13

Vérité d'Afrique2008 • AlbumTracks: 14

Obakadences2001 • AlbumTracks: 10

Rereleases of the Albums «Eseringila» and «Mengo»2001 • AlbumTracks: 15

Maladalité1996 • AlbumTracks: 12

Silence1990 • AlbumTracks: 9

Awana W'Africa1982 • AlbumTracks: 7

Africa Obota / Nandipo1975 • AlbumTracks: 19

EPs¹

La Couleur de l'Afrique1997 • EPTracks: 4

Singles³

Gabon, Eveil de la conscience patriotique2017 • SingleTracks: 2

Libérée la liberté / Mvt Arusha2016 • SingleTracks: 2

Taper Le Diable2013 • SingleTracks: 2

Label

Record Label associated with Pierre Akendengue - past and current.

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