About Kaïssa
Born 1964. Kaïssa is a Cameroonian singer and composer.
Kaïssa is a Cameroon born world musician. She moved to Paris with her family at thirteen and to New York City in 1996. Kaissa worked on stage and in studio with Salif Keita, Manu Dibango, Kofi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Cesária Évora, Martha Wash, Diana Ross, Paul Simon and others. Her first solo album was Looking There.
In 2008, she joined David Byrne on the Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno Tour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kaïssa?
Cameroonian singer
When was Kaïssa born?
Kaïssa was born in 1964 in Yaoundé.
What is Kaïssa's occupation?
Kaïssa is a singer and composer.
What nationality is Kaïssa?
Kaïssa is Cameroonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kaïssa. https://biography.guide/kaissa/
MLA: "Kaïssa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kaissa/.
Chicago: "Kaïssa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kaissa/.
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