Anne-Marie Nzié

Anne-Marie Nzié lived from 1932 (born in Lolodorf, Cameroon) to 24 May 2016. She was a celebrated Cameroonian bikutsi singer, often referred to as the "Golden Voice of Cameroon" and the "Queen Mother of Bikutsi". She began singing in a church choir at the age of eight. She later learned to play the Hawaiian guitar while recovering from an injury. Anne-Marie Nzié's career spanned several decades, and she was known for her powerful voice and contributions to Cameroonian music Quotes “Je chanterai jusqu'à la mort, c'est la mort qui doit défendre que je ne dois plus chanter." I will sing until death, it is death that should defend that I should no longer sing. "C'est moi la première qui a fait cinquante ans dans la chanson camerounaise et tout le monde s'étonne." I am the first to have made fifty years in Cameroonian music, and everyone is astonished Quotes about Nzié “Anne-Marie Nzié is a legend in Cameroonian music, her voice has been an inspiration to many." Her contributions to bikutsi music are immeasurable, and her legacy will continue to influence musicians for years to come." External links Category:1932 births Category:2016 deaths Category:Singers from Cameroon Category:Women from Cameroon