CHILLI was born in kumbo NW Region of Cameroon /West Africa. Her life and art has been mostly influenced by the Nso heritage where she hails. She is a folk singer whose grace and vibrancy projects the rich ethnic music of the Graphi people in Cameroon.
Her serene vocals resonate with her flair of cultural displays and delicate ethnic stage presence. Her passion is evident! Her magnetism irresistible! Her songs are a blend of indigenous sounds and rhythms of her region fused with universal music. Her wonderful vocal abilities and alarming stage display leaves everyone amazed. Her philosophy is ‘to persist till the impossible becomes possible. Her dream is to use music as a tool for socio economic empowerment of women, young girls and the underprivileged.
Her serene vocals resonate with her flair of cultural displays and delicate ethnic stage presence. Her passion is evident! Her magnetism irresistible! Her songs are a blend of indigenous sounds and rhythms of her region fused with universal music. Her wonderful vocal abilities and alarming stage display leaves everyone amazed. Her philosophy is ‘to persist till the impossible becomes possible. Her dream is to use music as a tool for socio economic empowerment of women, young girls and the underprivileged.
‘You want some authenticity in your music I give you CHILLI’
Projects
Second Album Tour (Bi woh)
CHILLI’s works are deeply researched and she has the nag to compile unique sounds and rhythms from Njang traditions to Afro-Pop.
By H. Wirdzeka FAISON,
Sub-Director of Visual and Applied Arts
MINAC-Yaounde.
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