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Bio

Toto Guillaume is a renowned Cameroonian guitarist, singer, songwriter/composer, author, and producer. He played a key role in elevating the Makossa genre and considered the master of the genre. As a talented musician, he revolutionized the genre by introducing new instruments such as the violin. He made his debut with the Douala Hall College Orchestra and later joined the "Blacks Styles" orchestra. He gained national success with his composition "Na Bolone Ndol'a Ngo" and further success with the title "Mba na na é".

Discography

Albums⁹

Golden Collection, Vol.21997 • AlbumTracks: 10

Golden Collection, Vol. 11997 • AlbumTracks: 10

Golden Collection,Vol.31997 • AlbumTracks: 10

Mont koupé1986 • AlbumTracks: 11

Elimbi na ngomo poso1985 • AlbumTracks: 12

Paï a nyambe1984 • AlbumTracks: 10

Toguy1981 • AlbumTracks: 6

Ngiba Loko1978 • AlbumTracks: 7

Ngiba Loko1978 • AlbumTracks: 7

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