Oliver N'Goma
Oliver N'Goma, born Oliver on March 23, 1959, in Mayumba, Gabon, was a singer
known for his contributions to Afro-zouk and world music. His father, an
harmonium player, introduced him to music at the age of eight. In 1971, N'Goma
moved to Libreville where he studied comptability while playing guitar with Capo
Sound, the school orchestra. He later worked as a camera operator for RTG 2 and
met Manu Lima during a Paris stage in 1988. Their collaboration led to the
release of Bane (1990), which included the hit title track "Bane" that became
popular across Africa and France. His subs...
