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Eboa Lotin (1942-1997)
(Cameroon)
Biography
Emmanuel Eboa Lotin (also written as Lottin), son of Reverend Adolf Lotin A Same, who
composed many church chorals, has been brought up with music. Still, he was more of a self-taught musician, since
he has not received a formal musical education. He recorded a first song in 1962, which was a starting point of a
successful career of 35 years. He died in 1997 following a protracted illness.
Eboa Lotin didn't have an easy childhood. Both his father and his mother, Lili Engom'a Koum, died when he was 3 years old, and a badly applied quinine injection resulted in a paralyzed left leg. Music was a way to cope with his sorrow, and in 1962, he recorded a first song « Mulema mam » in the studio of Radio Douala. The following years, he continued to work and he composes a few songs for a song contest, of which the jury was presided by Duke Ellington in 1967. This opened doors, and he was able to go to Paris, where he recorded a few songs for Philips, that brought him the recognition he was looking for. In 1969, he represented his country at the Festival Panafricain in Algeria. In 1969 and 1970, he was invited in several African countries.
Eboa Lotin is said to have composed about 70 songs.
Born: August 6, 1942 in Douala, died in October 1997
Style: acoustic makossa / Ambasse Bey
Eboa Lotin didn't have an easy childhood. Both his father and his mother, Lili Engom'a Koum, died when he was 3 years old, and a badly applied quinine injection resulted in a paralyzed left leg. Music was a way to cope with his sorrow, and in 1962, he recorded a first song « Mulema mam » in the studio of Radio Douala. The following years, he continued to work and he composes a few songs for a song contest, of which the jury was presided by Duke Ellington in 1967. This opened doors, and he was able to go to Paris, where he recorded a few songs for Philips, that brought him the recognition he was looking for. In 1969, he represented his country at the Festival Panafricain in Algeria. In 1969 and 1970, he was invited in several African countries.
Eboa Lotin is said to have composed about 70 songs.
Born: August 6, 1942 in Douala, died in October 1997
Style: acoustic makossa / Ambasse Bey
Eboa Lotin
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Of, Vol. 2 - Pure Gold | 1994 | TJR CDAT 130 | Compilation |
| The Best Of, Vol. 1 - Or pure | 1994 | TJR CDAT 124 | Compilation |
| Anthologie Vol.2 / Sodome et Gomorrhe | 1988 | Sonodisc / TSHI 007 | Tribute to Francis Bebey |
| Anthologie Vol.1 / Nkono Kpa-Kum | 1988 | Sonodisc / TSHI 005 | |
| Gratitude - le Disque d'Or | 1985 | Tshi Tshi TSHI 002 | Double album |
| Les Trois Visages | 1983 | Tougata TG 587 | LP |
| Tata Coco | 1981 | Satel SAT | LP |
| Souffle Nouveau | 1980 | Satel SAT LP-162 | LP |
| Tete Youngo | 1979 | Satel SAT | LP |
| Muyenge Ma Ngando | 1977 | Satel SAT | LP |
| Besombe | 1977 | Philips | LP |
| To Filanki / Alleluia | 1976 | Satel SAT 087 | LP |
Sources
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eboa_Lotin
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eboa_Lotin
Page added February 1998