Kareyce Fotso was born in the Bamileke region , West Cameroon and raised amongst the Beti. After successful studies in bio-chemistry and audiovisuals, she decides to pursue her passion for singing. It begins in the cabarets of Yaounde where she became a chorister and back-up vocalist. She attracted the attention of the group : Korongo Jam Erik Aliana by her stage presence and her extraordinary voice.
In France, following her resident status , ”Visa pour la creation musiques ” in 2009 , she worked under the artistic direction of Francis Kokelaere, who among other things, directed the Ensemble National des Percussions de Guinea and influenced the progress of the Guinean group Wofa to perform worldwide.
This encounter propelled her entire career. She was awarded ”Prix de la Francophonie” in 2009. Kareyce was equally finalist of ”RFI Prix de Decouvertes ” in 2010 alongside Koppo.
Simply accompanied by her guitar and percussions, Kareyce Fotso released her debut album ”Kwegne” with hit song ”Mayole”
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