About Floby
Born 1950. Floby is a Burkinabé musician.
Florent Belemgnegré, better known by his stage name Floby, is a Burkinabé singer and musician. He sings in the French and Mòoré languages. His music uses African sounds such as the kora and djembe but also rap and electric guitar.
He is also known by the nicknames le King Zodanga, le Papa des Orphelins and le Kirikou d’Afrique.
Life and career Belemgnegré was born in the Bingerville suburb of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. On 15 January 2017, Floby was made Noom Naaba or "Chief of the Atmosphere" of Andemtenga, in Kouritenga Province, by the customary canton chief.
Personal life , Floby has one daughter.
Awards Floby received two Kundé awards each in 2007, 2015 and 2016 and won the Golden Kundé in 2010.
Discography
Studio albums
Mam Sooré (My Way) (2006) Sugar Daddy (feat Tanya) (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Floby?
Burkinabè singer
When was Floby born?
Floby was born in 1950 in Kouritenga Province.
What is Floby's occupation?
Floby is a musician.
What nationality is Floby?
Floby is Burkinabé.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Floby. https://biography.guide/floby/
MLA: "Floby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/floby/.
Chicago: "Floby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/floby/.
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