Tete Dalle Penda Jeannot, a 1958-born military veteran, served in both the Republican Guard and the Cameroon Navy between 1976 and 1980. He was performing at the time with the group Les New-Star de Bonadibong. On the Disques Cousin label, he and this trio put out a 45 rpm single sometime in 1977 or 1978. The song Bonadibong can be found on side A, and Bekwedi Ndolam on side B. Penda Dalle, who also sings both songs, wrote both of them.
Penda Dalle, a 22-year-old guitarist, left the army to join Emile Kangue’s new band, La Musette, which he founded after leaving Les Black Styl. Se to MBA / Ne nde Muna musango, a 45 rpm record released on the Africa Oumba label in 1980, marked the beginning of his solo career.
“Jeandall” became a well-known Makossa star during the 1980s and 1990s after releasing several recordings. He released the trendy album L’espoir de ma vie in 2000, followed by Best of Nostalgie vol. 1 in 2011.
How did Penda Dalle die?
On December 26, 2022, the legendary Makossa author and creator of the smash hit “BONADIBON” passed away due to illness.
Penda Dalle cause of death
Apart from the confirmation of his passing, it is now unknown precisely what caused his death, and the actual Penda Dalle cause of death was not disclosed either.
We’re trying to get in touch with Penda Dalle’s friends and family to find out more about the cause of his death. This section will be updated as soon as we find out any additional information about the unfortunate incident that caused so many people to cry.
Who was Penda Dalle?
Tete Dalle Penda Jeannot, a 1958-born military veteran, served in both the Republican Guard and the Cameroon Navy between 1976 and 1980.
He was then a part of the ensemble Les New-Star de Bonadibong. Between 1977 and 1978, he collaborated with this group to release a 45 rpm single on the Disques Cousin label.
Bekwedi Ndolam is on side B, and Bonadibong is on side A. Both songs were written by Penda Dalle, who also sings them.
Penda Dalle, then 22 years old, quit the military and joined Emile Kangue’s brand-new band, La Musette, which he had formed after leaving Les Black Styl.
Penda Dalle Career
In 1980, the 45rpm single Se to MBA / Ne nde Muna musango was released on the Africa Oumba label, marking the beginning of his solo career.
“Jeandall” released several records in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming well-known as a Makossa star. His wildly successful album L’espoir de ma vie was released in 2000, and Best of Nostalgie vol. 1 was released in 2011.
“Nostalgie 1,” a 2001 Penda Dalle video Participating in Manu Dibango’s Kamer All-Stars effort were Penda Dalle, Salle John, Henry Njoh, Guy Nsangue, Yves Ndjock, and others.
On this CD, he plays the rhythm guitar and contributes a song that he enjoys, the traditional song Nyong’a mama.
His Youtube Channel
Fans had to wait ten years for a new album after that, but Sona ndolo, published in 2011, signalled his comeback. He now runs a YouTube channel called La croisiere des artistes, where he conducts interviews with other Cameroonian musicians, contributing to preserving the nation’s extensive musical heritage.
To create a four-song maxi-single that contained the duet Dja o biala, he recently re-entered the studio with his longtime musical friend Emile Kangue. The result was published in 2021.
Tributes to Penda Dalle
Many expressed how much they loved him and offered his family their sincere sympathies. His admirers and fans are shocked by the news of this incident.
Penda Dalle has abandoned us! This image was captured at the BALAFON MUSIC AWARDS in November last year. Nothing signalled that such a disaster would take place. May the home of our forefathers bring him lightly! The planet is impure! Yes, it is Mbit!
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