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Sally Nyolo
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Participations

93
Song Writer
116
Vocalist
5
Percussionist
1
Musician
1
Instrumentalist
Bio
Sally Nyolo was born in the Cameroonian district of Lekié, emigrated to Paris at the age of 13, and has lived there ever since. Nyolo began her professional career in 1982 as a backup singer for various French and African singers before joining the Acappella group Zap Mama in 1993 on a global tour. She received her big break in music in 1996 with the release of her solo album, "Tribu," which at the time sold about 300,000 copies.
Discography
Albums11
Tsali Tsa
Tsali Tsa2023 • AlbumTracks: 14
Chercher
Chercher2022 • AlbumTracks: 1
Mvetkora
Mvetkora2016 • AlbumTracks: 12
Tiger Run
Tiger Run2014 • AlbumTracks: 10
La Nuit À Fébé
La Nuit À Fébé2011 • AlbumTracks: 13
Mémoire Du Monde
Mémoire Du Monde2007 • AlbumTracks: 13
Sally Nyolo And The Original Bands Of Yaounde
Sally Nyolo And The Original Bands Of Yaounde2006 • AlbumTracks: 15
Zaione
Zaione2002 • AlbumTracks: 15
Béti
Béti2001 • AlbumTracks: 18
Multiculti
Multiculti1998 • AlbumTracks: 15
Tribu
Tribu1996 • AlbumTracks: 12
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