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FOKONG Moses Ndasi (1937 - 1996)
Cameroonian Musical Pioneer

The end of Colonialism in West Africa precipitated a musical Reniassance.  The songs of Dr. Moses were the first regional hits to come from the former British Cameroons.  His contemporaries included Fela Kuti, Prince Nico Mbarga, Frances Bebey, and Manu Dibango. Although Dr. Moses' career faltered in the 1970's, his songs are still standards in Cameroon's nightclubs.

The nickname "Dr. Moses" originated from his early career as a flamboyant traditional healer.  Later, for his promotion of Cameroonian arts, he was given the honorary title Doctor of Culture. He also was known as a gifted woodcarver.

	Pictures from the Death Celebration Atanga Ndimofor and Ted Johnson, March 2, 1997	Remembering Doctor Moses Ted Johnson, May 1996 Written shortly after receiving news of his death.
	Carvings by Dr. Moses Images of artwork produced throughout his career.	Bali Modern Jazz: Riding Through the Crest Ndzong Tafor & Nico Ngong Cameroon Life, August 1990 A concise history of the group.
	Carvings by Maxwell Fokong Son of Dr. Moses.	Paila Sound File (235k .wav) Perfomed on Ndengue. Recorded at my house in Bali-Nyonga.

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