![]() ![]() In 1984, the head of Africa for Warner records, Guy Gluck falls under the spell of Béatrice, Bibie. She is even compared to the famous American singer Aretha Franklin! In Côte d’Ivoire, Alpha Blondy will even offer him to join the backing vocals of his album. Her talent is undeniable, she quickly becomes a recognized singer and Fela Kuti, the king of Afrobeat in Nigeria takes her under his wing. She puts her suitcases in London to try her luck and break into the industry. When she was still a teenager, Bibie even took part in a song contest organized on television in Ghana, behind her parents’ backs! It’s only by 1972 she embarked on a musical career as a professional. “As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be a singer” she admits. In an interview with Le Figaro and published this Tuesday, July 12, the artist confided in her musical journey. ![]() She has lived in particular in Germany, Great Britain, Lebanon and Senegal. Daughter of a diplomat, the singer has traveled the world thanks to the travels of her father. ![]() This is THE hit of the 80s! Number 1 of the Top 50, gold record, sold over a million copies, no one forgot the song Slowly released in 1985 by singer Bibie. ![]()
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