Amen - Musik

KING MENSAH Known As "The Golden Voice Of Togo " King Mensah Is One Of The Most Popular Musical Acts From Togo West Africa. Though Based In Lomé He Regularly Records And Promotes His Albums In Paris And Has Embarked On Several World Tours Since 2005. Singing In Ewe And French King Mensah's Sound Fuses Elements Of Traditional Ewe Music Agbadza And Akpessé And Kabye Dance-Drum Music With Funk Reggae And West African Afropop. King Mensah's Lyrical Themes Are Steeped In Religion And Hopeful Encouragement For The Orphaned Oppressed And Downtrodden. Born Ayaovi Papavi Mensah August 12 1971 To A Father From Togo & Mother From Benin. Mensah Began Performing With A 'ballet' Of Traditional Togolese Folkloric Music At Age 9. In His Formative Years He Was A Member Of The Band 'Les Dauphins De La Capitale'. He Acted With Ki-Yi M’Bock Theatre In Abidjan Côte D'Ivoire Early 1990’s Then Travelled Europe Japan French Guiana France And Bénin As An Actor & Singer. In 2005 Mensah Founded A Philanthropic Organization Called “Foundation King Mensah” In Togo Dedicated To The Protection And Education Of Orphans Including An Orphanage In Agbodrafo 25 Km East Of Lomé . Discography 5 Albums 1. Madjo 1996 "I Am Going" 2. Edidodo 1998 "Courage" 3. Mensah Mensah 2000 4. Elom 2002 "He Loves Me" 5. Yetonam 2008 "He Answered My Call" Awards 1. Togo Best Artist ACCP With UNESCO Of Paris In 1997 2. Best Traditional African Artist 3. Kora Award 2000 In South Africa 4. Best Artist - Togo Music Awards In 2000 5. Best Album “Mensah Mensah” - Togo Music Awards In 2000 6. Price Of Excellence - Togo Music Awards In 2000 7. Best Traditional African Artist - Kora 2004 In South Africa 8. FIATI Trophy In Lome In 2005 9. Best African Social Artist In 2005 10. Gold TAMANI In 2005 In Mali 11. Trophy Of Independence In 2006 - Leader Of The Togolese Music 12. “Officer Of The First Order” By The Togolese Head Of State 2008 References
- "Rough Guide To West Africa 5" By Richard Trillo - "Rough Guide To World Music Volume 1" By Rough Guides - "King Mensah's Official Website" Http //www.Kingmensah.Org/
- "A 2008 Article" Http //www.Netnewspublisher.Com/togolese-Singer-King-Mensah-To-Tour-Canada-Next-August. Powered By
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