IBali

Cameroonian musician
Ibali
Birth nameAtaindum Donald Nge
Born (1997-09-02) September 2, 1997 (age 26)
Bamenda, Cameroon
GenresAfrobeat, Jazz, World Music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano
LabelsHouse Of Legends
Websiteibaliofficial.com
Musical artist

Ataindum Donald Nge (born September 2, 1997) is a Cameroonian musical artist and performer, professionally known by his stage name Ibali. He is also a human rights activist.[1]

Early life and career

Ibali was born in the West African city of Bamenda, Cameroon. Ibali has 3 siblings and is the first child from a monogamous family. He began recording music in 2014 with Brand name "Dolly Pearl" and created his first live music band known as Wuli'bali Band in 2017.[citation needed] iBali released several songs with some featuring artists like Richard Kings, Magasco, Blaise B, and Daddy Black.[2]

Ibali was crowned Cameroon Music Messiah by the Association of Cameroon Dj's after the release of One People. In January 2021, Ibali launched his new video 'Revelation' under his album 'Prophetic'.[3]

Discography

Albums

  • Prophetic (2021)

Singles

  • Legendary
  • One People
  • Revelation

Collaborations

  • Dolly Pearl ft Blaise B
  • Dolly Pearl Cado ft Daddy Black


Awards and nominations

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (April 2021)
Year Event Prize Result Ref
2021 Muzikol Music Awards Best Traditional Artist Nominated [4]

References

  1. ^ Chi, Fabz. "[Music Video] Ibali - Legendary". KESA Magazine.
  2. ^ "Uprising Dolly Pearl Speaks Up". Bamenda Online. 1 July 2018. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Artist IBALI Drops His Empowering New Single "Revelation"". Wonderland. 2 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Ibali". muzikolmusicawards.com. Retrieved 2022-12-06.