Simon Nwambeben was born in 1976, in Bafia. a town situated 120 km from Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroun. He grew up in the west of this region in a family of musicians.Having received the influence of Bantous rhythms and Bafias tradition he went on to create his own style : the Bitibak.In...
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Simon Nwambeben was born in 1976, in Bafia. a town situated 120 km from Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroun. He grew up in the west of this region in a family of musicians.
Having received the influence of Bantous rhythms and Bafias tradition he went on to create his own style : the Bitibak.
In fact. in the region of Bafia, bitibak is the name given to a decoction comprising a mixture of different barks, leaves and plants used as an inhalation to treat malaria and fever.
Accompanied with his guitar, backed up by fine percussions and two female vocalists, Simontakes us - into his universe made up of poetry. simplicity and humanity. `
His songs, in Bafia and in French, reflect his desire for peace. tolerance and his love of life.
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