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Chadian musicians

A sourced directory, grouped by type: traditional and folklore (gourna, noon pah, saï, dala, ngadja, tradi-modern), modern, hip-hop, Chadian gospel, and others (electro, saïtonic, afro-pop). Each card separates genre, sourced biography, birthplace, sung languages, discography and milestones when a source gives them; the rest stays “to document”. Portraits appear only with a licence or permission. Artists may correct their card. The list is not exhaustive.

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Traditional and folklore

Jorio Stars

Bamba Tchandoulaye (1975–2015), Bongor. Musician, dancer and choreographer; he modernised and popularised the Gourna dance of the Massa people.

Birthplace
Bongor
Sung languages
Massa
Discography
To document
Career milestones
1975–2015; modernised the Gourna dance
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Jorio Stars ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Matibeye Geneviève

Born in Doba. Singer and composer; noon pah (lament singing) and world music. Album Noon Pah (2022).

Birthplace
Doba
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Noon Pah (2022)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ssi Kemba ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Traditional and folklore

MK Max

Mbairé Kosmadji Maxime, Bodo (1995). Nicknamed the prince of tradi-modern music; sings in Gor. Hit Takoum’ T (2024, “Tell me to my face”).

Birthplace
Bodo (1995)
Sung languages
Gor
Discography
Takoum’ T (2024)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Takoum’ T ↗YouTube channel · MK MAX ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Baby Kitos

Madjita Kitogoto. Traditional dance song among the Mbay; albums Espoir and Outrage (2023). N’djam Vi young talent prize 2018.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
Mbay
Discography
Espoir; Outrage (2023)
Career milestones
N’djam Vi young talent prize 2018
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Atakilo ↗YouTube channel · Baby Kitos ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Ngass David

Dionnadji Ngass David, also written Nguass, nicknamed the Child of Sawa. First song Lamentation (2002, Naï gosso festival in Moundou); albums Courage, TARKÔDJI; saï and dala.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Lamentation (2002); Courage; TARKÔDJI
Career milestones
Naï gosso festival, Moundou (2002)
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Lamentation ↗YouTube channel · Ngass David ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Saint Mbété Bao

Djérambété Bernard (1964–2011), Manga, Logone Occidental. Precursor of dala, nicknamed the pharaoh of rongondo; founder of the group Kilimandjaro. Archive recording Super Saï.

Birthplace
Manga, Logone Occidental
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Super Saï (archive)
Career milestones
1964–2011; founder of the group Kilimandjaro
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Super Saï / Ngane Mandeu ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Tibesti

Band formed in 1994 (Ali Adoum, Aimé Palyo, Thierry Martial Tsoungui). It popularised saï, a rhythm of southern Chad, with modern sounds.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
Group formed in 1994 (Ali Adoum, Aimé Palyo, Thierry Martial Tsoungui)
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Listen on YouTube · Pa-sei ↗

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Documentary photo : Ngone Saar
Traditional and folklore

Ngone Saar

Duo from Sarh (Arson B and L’homme Shérif). Saï, ngadja, bayan and afrobeat rhythms. Album Racine Espoir (2023).

Birthplace
Sarh
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Racine Espoir (2023)
Career milestones
To document
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Published portrait; licence and permission still to confirm.
Listen on YouTube · Ngone Saar (official video) ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Moussa Chauffeur

Named by Afrisson among the voices of Chadian traditional music, alongside Ngon Koutou, Maman Ildjima, Martine Djingayam and Alifa Day.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Moussa Chauffeur ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Gosrabe

Traditional music group, named by Afrisson as a current bearer of Chadian traditional musics.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
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Listen on YouTube · Traditional music ↗

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Traditional and folklore

Maman Ildjima

Also written Mama Eldjima. Traditional singer, named by Afrisson as “the diva” of Chadian traditional musics, alongside Ngon Koutou, Martine Djingayam and Alifa Day. Album produced by Yoka Production (2007). Music In Africa.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Yoka Production album (2007)
Career milestones
To document
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No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Traditional and folklore

Ngon Koutou

A voice of Chadian traditional musics, named by Afrisson with Maman Ildjima, Martine Djingayam, Moussa Chauffeur and Alifa Day.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
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Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Traditional and folklore

Martine Djingayam

Traditional singer. Afrisson names her among the bearers of Chadian traditional musics; Music In Africa places her, as Djingayam, with Morsilé and Maman Eldjima among the singers of the first period.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
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No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Traditional and folklore

Alifa Day

Named by Afrisson among the artists who have carried Chadian traditional musics, with Ngon Koutou, Maman Ildjima, Martine Djingayam and Moussa Chauffeur.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
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Career milestones
To document
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Documentary photo : Mounira Mitchala
Modern

Mounira Mitchala

Nicknamed the gentle panther. RFI Découvertes prize; albums Talou Lena and Chili Houritki (Kora Award 2012).

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Talou Lena; Chili Houritki
Career milestones
RFI Découvertes prize; Kora Award 2012
Portrait and permission
Abakar B, Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Listen on YouTube · Choukrane (Lusafrica) ↗YouTube channel · Lusafrica ↗

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Modern

Talino Manu

Mohammet Emmanuel Yalim (1966–2009), Sarh. A committed voice for peace; albums Persévérer and Il faut oser.

Birthplace
Sarh
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Persévérer; Il faut oser
Career milestones
1966–2009
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Kalité ↗

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Modern

Maître Gazonga

Ahmat Saleh Rougalta (1948–2006), Am-Timan. Co-founder of International Challal; album Golden Afrique (1984), song Les Jaloux Saboteurs.

Birthplace
Am-Timan
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Golden Afrique (1984); Les Jaloux Saboteurs
Career milestones
1948–2006; co-founder of International Challal
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Les Jaloux Saboteurs ↗

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Modern

Melodji

Ménodji Clarisse. Afro-folk singer, first with the group Matania, then solo (album Ta Horndal). RFI Découvertes finalist.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Ta Horndal
Career milestones
Matania group; RFI Découvertes finalist
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · N’guess Kédé ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Modern

Abdoulaye Nderguet

Born in N’Djamena (1972), grew up in Sarh. Nicknamed the nightingale of Chad; albums Esprit (Tibesti), Voix de Sable, Monde Immoral, L’Âme du Blues (BEX’Tet).

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1972); grew up in Sarh
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Esprit; Voix de Sable; Monde Immoral; L’Âme du Blues
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · IFT concert (2020) ↗YouTube channel · Abdoulaye Nderguet & le BEX’Tet ↗

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Modern

Ahmed Pecos

Guitarist; sources describe him as influenced by Sudanese music, in the popular scene after independence. Song Enfant du Tchad.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Enfant du Tchad
Career milestones
To document
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Listen on YouTube · Enfant du Tchad ↗

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Modern

Clément Masdongar

Chadian-French musician, named among the figures of popular music after independence. Album Anastasia (1990); video Let the Sunshine.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Anastasia (1990); Let the Sunshine
Career milestones
To document
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Listen on YouTube · Let the Sunshine ↗

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Modern

Lyguy

Aldom Guy. Afrobeat singer; video Dieu ne dort pas (more than a million views). Four DTV Awards trophies in 2022.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Dieu ne dort pas
Career milestones
Four trophies at the 2022 DTV Awards
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Dieu ne dort pas ↗YouTube channel · LYGUY ↗

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Modern

Rolenzo Nkosi

Mbairamadji Mbainabeye Roland, N’Djamena (1996). Afro-rumba; songs Ton pied mon pied, I love you maman; album Femme sacrée (2023).

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1996)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Ton pied mon pied; I love you maman; Femme sacrée (2023)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · I love you maman ↗YouTube channel · Rolenzo Laoubara ↗

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Modern

Lincy

Alla Odoum Guinlar Chanceline, N’Djamena (1992). Winner of Airtel Trace Music Star Chad 2015; song Ma musique (cover of Abdoulaye Nderguet).

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1992)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Ma musique (cover of Abdoulaye Nderguet)
Career milestones
Airtel Trace Music Star Chad 2015
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ma musique ↗YouTube channel · PCR / Preston Concept ↗

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Modern

Frederick Samara

Chadian singer. Song Maimouna, broadcast on TchadOnline / TOL on 24 December 2012.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Maimouna (TchadOnline / TOL, 24 December 2012)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Maimouna ↗

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Modern

Mahamat Ali Darsila

Arabic-language singer, trained in Khartoum. On stage from 1994 (song Darsila); group Darsila in 1997. Ialtchad, 35 years of career (2021).

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
Arabic
Discography
Darsila (1994)
Career milestones
Trained in Khartoum; Darsila group (1997); 35-year career (2021)
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Darsila ↗

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Modern

Sandra Topona

Born in N’Djamena (1991). Singer and actress; album Halali (2020). Song Aliom Djina (2024), a hymn to unity. Afrisson, Tchadinfos.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1991)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Halali (2020); Aliom Djina (2024)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Aliom Djina ↗YouTube channel · Sandra Topona ↗

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Modern

Élété Rimtobaye

Singer, guitarist and percussionist; Rimtobaye family (H’Sao). Group Matania, then solo (album Taar, 2016). Based in Montreal. Music In Africa, Ialtchad.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Taar (2016)
Career milestones
Rimtobaye family (H’Sao); Matania group; based in Montreal
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Kemneloum ↗YouTube channel · ELETE ↗

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Modern

Chari Jazz

First modern Chadian orchestra, founded in 1964 in Sarh (then Fort-Archambault) by Naïmou Mbaïtoloum as Star Jazz, renamed Chari Jazz. Congolese rumba sung in Arabic; Zakatoumba dance (1976). Voice of Abakar Chikito. Wikipedia, Afrisson.

Birthplace
Sarh (Fort-Archambault)
Sung languages
Arabic
Discography
Zakatoumba (1976)
Career milestones
Founded in 1964 by Naïmou Mbaïtoloum (Star Jazz); voice of Abakar Chikito
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No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Modern

Africa Mélodie

Orchestra formed on 28 November 1974 at bar La Concorde (Moursal) by Ramadingué, from Chari Jazz, and Djibrine Terap. Rumba and soukous: Dounia, Mariam, Zeneba, Khamissa. Fiftieth anniversary announced in N’Djamena (Tchadinfos, 6 January 2025). Afrisson.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Dounia; Mariam; Zeneba; Khamissa
Career milestones
Formed 28 November 1974 at bar La Concorde (Moursal); 50th anniversary 2025
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Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Modern

Aimé Palyo

Co-founder of Tibesti (1994) with Ali Adoum and Thierry Martial Tsoungui. Solo reggae album Sons of Zion (12 tracks, 2023), presented at the French Institute of Chad. Le Pays, ATPE, Tchad Vision.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Sons of Zion (2023)
Career milestones
Co-founder of Tibesti (1994)
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No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Modern

N2A Teguil

Ngueita Allah-Asko Alfred. Committed reggae; songs C’est dangereux (remix with Tiken Jah Fakoly), Résistance, Hymne à la conscience (22 November 2025), recorded in Mali under the supervision of Tiken Jah Fakoly. Tchadinfos.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
C’est dangereux; Résistance; Hymne à la conscience (2025)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
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Listen on YouTube · Hymne à la conscience ↗YouTube channel · N2A TEGUIL ↗

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Modern

Queena

Guerinssem Allarabaye Reine, N’Djamena. N’djam Vi Young Talent prize 2024; songs Chérie, Antini, Ah Ouh, Soloh (Sara: “worry”). Dancer with the Yan-Koobé ballet. Tchadinfos, Le Pays, Alwihda.

Birthplace
N’Djamena
Sung languages
Sara
Discography
Chérie; Antini; Ah Ouh; Soloh
Career milestones
N’djam Vi Young Talent prize 2024; Yan-Koobé ballet
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Soloh ↗

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Modern

Hypo King

Mianmardé Hyppolite Djéringa. Album Tarley (“that’s your business”, 8 tracks, announced 27 November 2025): a call for young people to show courage in the face of gossip. Tchadinfos, 29 November 2025.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Tarley (2025)
Career milestones
To document
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Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Hip-hop

Sultan

Guy Djikoloum. Pioneer of Chadian rap (Les Komplices, Otentic); albums Ikun, Porte 7, Zaalan. Micro Love festival in N’Djamena.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Ikun; Porte 7; Zaalan
Career milestones
Les Komplices, Otentic; Micro Love festival, N’Djamena
Portrait and permission
Published portrait; licence and permission still to confirm.
Listen on YouTube · Soleil dans nos vies (feat. Smarty) ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Hip-hop

Kaar Kaas Sonn

Flavien Noël Kobdigué, born in Sarh. Pioneer of Chadian rap; lyrics between rap, reggae and French chanson.

Birthplace
Sarh
Sung languages
French
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · La Tchadienne ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Hip-hop

Kadeux

Kamal Borgoto. Rap and urban music from N’Djamena; named among the figures of Chadian music.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Phrasé ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Hip-hop

Tarpadé

Stéphane Tarpadé Mianmarde, also Tonton le Blanc. Rapper and slammer; albums Au nom du Père and Cœur Cornu. Best hip-hop artist, NDJAMVI 2014.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Au nom du Père; Cœur Cornu
Career milestones
Best hip-hop artist NDJAMVI 2014
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ma femme (feat. Adama) ↗YouTube channel · Stev’N-T Tarpadé ↗

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Hip-hop

Ray’s Kim EDM

Djasrabé Kimassoum Yilmian (1989–2025), N’Djamena. Rapper and slammer, bunda hip-hop; albums Le Bilan, Bunda Phénomène. Official video Rends le pouvoir.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1989–2025)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Le Bilan; Bunda Phénomène; Rends le pouvoir
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Rends le pouvoir ↗YouTube channel · Ray’s Kim EDM ↗

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Hip-hop

Wawy B

Thapatong Charité, N’Djamena (2004). Rapper; video On doit le faire; album Transition (2024); N’djamVi Hip-Hop prize.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (2004)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
On doit le faire; Transition (2024)
Career milestones
Hip-Hop N’djamVi prize
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · On doit le faire ↗YouTube channel · WAWY B ↗

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Hip-hop

Anonyme

Magloire Tampélé, N’Djamena (1986). Rapper; album Chronique des terres arides (2014); video Ma ville.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1986)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Chronique des terres arides (2014); Ma ville
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ma ville ↗YouTube channel · Ndjamboy ↗

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Hip-hop

D6BEL

Afro-hip-hop collective founded in N’Djamena on 14 February 2009 (NDH, DJ Ice, Sapayo). RFI Découvertes 2020 finalist.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
Founded in N’Djamena on 14 February 2009; RFI Découvertes finalist 2020
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Le Retour ↗YouTube channel · NDH D6BEL OFFICIAL ↗

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Hip-hop

Wise Denzel

Also Denzel Wise, El Wise Denzel. Chadian rapper. Freestyle Yigui on his YouTube channel; Kick Sale Challenge cypher (Icebloodcorp) with rappers from Chad, Niger and Senegal.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Yigui (Freestyle)
Career milestones
Kick Sale Challenge cypher (Icebloodcorp)
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Yigui (Freestyle) ↗YouTube channel · Wise Denzel ↗

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Hip-hop

Croquemort

Didier Lalaye Fonong-Ta, known as Croquemort. Born in Pala (1984). Slam poet and rapper; albums Dieu bénisse Idéfix (2011) and Apprenons à les comprendre (2015). Wikipedia, Music In Africa.

Birthplace
Pala (1984)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Dieu bénisse Idéfix (2011); Apprenons à les comprendre (2015)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · La Renaissance m’a dit ↗YouTube channel · Slameur Croquemort ↗

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Hip-hop

Obie G

Chadian rapper. Started in 2008 with the group Téguilité, then solo; album Picasso. Official Obie G channel.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Picasso
Career milestones
Started in 2008 with Téguilité
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Survivant ↗YouTube channel · Obie G ↗

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Hip-hop

Unik 13

Asngar Madjitoloum Eric, known as Unik Eric 13. Describes himself as one of the forerunners of Chadian rap (Ialtchad). Video Méchant (2021).

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Méchant (2021)
Career milestones
To document
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No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Méchant ↗YouTube channel · Unik Erik Treize ↗

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Hip-hop

Bakaroo Le Gang

Abakar Ali Oumar, born 9 January 1996. Rapper from N’Djamena, “pen of the street”; Harlem Hip Hop then Crew Musik Gang (2010), solo from 2016. N’djam Hip Hop revelation prize 2023; album Da Al Kef (“How’s that”, 2024, 8 tracks). Tchadinfos.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (9 January 1996)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Da Al Kef (2024)
Career milestones
Harlem Hip Hop, Crew Musik Gang (2010); solo from 2016; N’djam Hip Hop revelation 2023
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Mbaïro Patrice

Gospel singer, pastor, songwriter and drummer, formerly of the group H’Sao. Albums Dieu est capable (2006), Dieu est au contrôle (2009) and Il a tellement fait (2025, 13 tracks: dala, saï, RnB, zouk, pop). Source: Le Pays, 2 June 2025.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Dieu est capable (2006); Dieu est au contrôle (2009); Il a tellement fait (2025)
Career milestones
Formerly with H’Sao
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No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Dana Manu

Kodemadjibaye Allaihdanan, born in 1975 in Koumra (Mandoul). Instrumentalist and songwriter; sings in Sara, French, English and Arabic. Album Les Cadeaux du ciel (2005), songs I Yan Dji Koo Alé and Betsaleel. Source: L’Œil du Sahara, 19 April 2025.

Birthplace
Koumra, Mandoul (1975)
Sung languages
Sara, French, English, Arabic
Discography
Les Cadeaux du ciel (2005); I Yan Dji Koo Alé; Betsaleel
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Prince Vidalo

Ngaradé Ndolébé Vidal; trained in the Sainte Cohorte choir (Assemblée chrétienne Chagoua 4), founded the Divine Music band (2010). Albums Ma raison de vivre (2014) and Nouvelle décision (2024); blends saï with rumba. Revelation artist at the Ngaoundéré Gospel Festival (2018). Source: Tchadinfos, 13 September 2024.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Ma raison de vivre (2014); Nouvelle décision (2024)
Career milestones
Divine Music orchestra (2010); Ngaoundéré Gospel Festival revelation 2018
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Nouvelle Décision ↗YouTube channel · prince vidalo ↗

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Chadian gospel

Hapysto Mbang

Born in 1990 in N’Djamena; started in the Sacré-Cœur parish choir, founded the group La Paix. Albums Vrai Dieu, Sauves-toi, Espoir and Né pour régner; song Mon Miracle. Source: Tchadinfos, 23 January 2024.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1990)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Vrai Dieu; Sauves-toi; Espoir; Né pour régner; Mon Miracle
Career milestones
Founder of the group La Paix
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Mon Miracle ↗YouTube channel · Hapysto Mbang ↗

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Chadian gospel

Alla-Jef

Allandiguim Jean Florent; Les Élus de Dieu choir (EEMT) from 2003. First solo album Menodji (2016, 8 tracks), sung in French and Ngambaye over saï, dala and reggae rhythms. Source: Le Pays, October 2016.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
French, Ngambay
Discography
Menodji (2016)
Career milestones
Les Élus de Dieu choir (EEMT) from 2003
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Menodji ↗YouTube channel · Alla jef-son ↗

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Chadian gospel

Risteva

Gospel songwriter born in Sarh. First single Mon Berger (December 2022, King District Recordz), then Comblé, Mon seul appui, Allons and Rejeté (2024). Source: Tchad Vision.

Birthplace
Sarh
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Mon Berger (2022); Comblé; Mon seul appui; Allons; Rejeté (2024)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Mon Berger ↗YouTube channel · Risteva ↗

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Chadian gospel

Bindet Valery

Gospel singer in N’Djamena. Second album Dieu est fidèle (October 2025, 14 tracks). Source: Le Pays, 23 October 2025.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Dieu est fidèle (2025)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ma Liberté ↗YouTube channel · Bindet Valery ↗

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Chadian gospel

Ngadi Patrice

Born in 1986 in Sarh (Moyen-Chari), performing since 2012. Albums La passion du Christ (2014) and Nouba Yadji (“Our God”, 2023, 8 tracks). Source: Tchadinfos, 2 February 2023.

Birthplace
Sarh, Moyen-Chari (1986)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
La passion du Christ (2014); Nouba Yadji (2023)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Evang Abelo

Djasrabé Abel, born in 1989 in N’Djamena; Pépinière (EET no. 11) and La Trompette de l’Éternel choirs. Albums Je vais toujours avancer (2017) and Pitieje (“Praise Him”, 2025). Source: L’Œil du Sahara, 16 May 2025.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1989)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Je vais toujours avancer (2017); Pitieje (2025)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Arnaud 2Bao

Arnaud Nangyo. First album Mnon Bari (2023, 12 tracks), recorded between Congo and Côte d’Ivoire, centred on repentance. Source: Tchadinfos, 24 February 2023.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Mnon Bari (2023)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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Chadian gospel

Chœur Ngaoubrandy

Gospel choir from N’Djamena. Album Konmbaidjé (“the king’s mother”, Ngambaye: the Virgin Mary; 10 tracks, December 2025). Songs in French and Chadian languages (Ngambaye, Mouroum, Arabic, Massa, Tupuri, Mundang, Saar…). Tchadinfos, 30 November 2025.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
French, Ngambay, Mouroum, Arabic, Massa, Tupuri, Mundang, Saar
Discography
Konmbaidjé (2025)
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.

Official channel to confirm — no embedded clip.

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AfrotroniX

Caleb Rimtobaye. Saharan electro / afrofuturism: Chadian rhythms and machines. Best African DJ (AFRIMA 2018).

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
Best African DJ, AFRIMA 2018
Portrait and permission
YACOUB DOUNGOUS, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (2019)
Listen on YouTube · Solal ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Others

Cidson Alguewi

Nguemouro Marouf Placide. Creator of saïtonic: Chadian saï, rumba, afrobeat and electro. Label Saïtonic Records.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
To document
Career milestones
Creator of saïtonic; Saïtonic Records label
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Arkab Chari ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Others

Yasmine Abdallah

Born in N’Djamena (1985). Actress, radio host and singer; songs Merci maman, Ma vie, Goumou Nalabo.

Birthplace
N’Djamena (1985)
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Merci maman; Ma vie; Goumou Nalabo
Career milestones
To document
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Ma vie ↗YouTube channel ↗

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Others

H’Sao

Chadian-Québécois group (Rimtobaye and Ledjebgue families). Afro-pop, gospel and a cappella; albums Vol 235, Oria. AfrotroniX came from this group.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
To document
Discography
Vol 235; Oria
Career milestones
Rimtobaye and Ledjebgue families; AfrotroniX came from the group
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Aimer d’amour ↗YouTube channel · H’Sao ↗

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Others

Sappayo

Member of D6BEL in N’Djamena. First solo album Mbi Ga Zo (“I made it” in Sango, 10 tracks, 2024), launched in N’Djamena on 28 September 2024; featuring Moussa Aimé. Official video Bangando. Tchadinfos.

Birthplace
To document
Sung languages
Sango
Discography
Mbi Ga Zo (2024); Bangando
Career milestones
D6BEL member in N’Djamena; launch 28 September 2024
Portrait and permission
No official portrait with permission.
Listen on YouTube · Bangando ↗

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This is not “all” musicians of Chad. Many traditional voices are unnamed in published sources; they remain a research gap. Clips come from artist or label channels; fan copies are not embedded. Send a name, an official channel or a correction.

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