Lega Bah, whose real name is Néné Gallè Bah, is a talented performer and musician from Télimélé, Guinea. Despite her interrupted schooling, she was able to establish herself as one of the most remarkable voices in the Guinean art scene thanks to a rich and diverse musical career.
Through its numerous albums, national, African or international tours, Lega Bah embodies the very essence of its country’s music, combining a powerful voice, passionate interpretation and a mastery of traditional rhythms, thus contributing to the radiation of Guinean culture throughout the world.
Introduction
Lega Bah, whose real name is Néné Gallè Bah, is a Guinean musician and performer from Télimélé. With a rich and diverse musical career, she has established herself as one of the most remarkable voices in the art scene of her country.
Education
Born in Télimélé, Lega Bah attended primary school at Gamal Abdel Nasser in her hometown. She then continued to college until her eighth year at Kolly, before deciding to interrupt her schooling to devote herself entirely to her passion for music.
Musical career
Beginnings
From a young age, Lega Bah showed a keen interest in music. She often played with the orchestra of her prefecture, Le Télé Jazz, thus developing her talents as a performer. At the age of 22, she moved to the capital Conakry, where she was welcomed by important figures of the local music scene, including Abdoulaye Breveté in Télimélé and Farba Lélouma in Conakry. It was in 1984, during a concert in Sierra Leone, that Lega Bah took his first steps on stage, marking the start of a promising musical career.
Ascent
After her debut in Sierra Leone, Lega Bah took a short break due to motherhood, before settling for four years in the town of Labé. It was on her return to Conakry that she met Justin Morel Junior, who greatly contributed to her artistic development.
Discography
Over the years, Lega Bah has built an impressive discography, reflecting the diversity of his talent and musical repertoire. His major albums include:
- 2000 : "Fewndaré" (Amacif Production)
- 2004 : "Nènè" (Amacif Production)
- 2006 : "Céléli" (Amacif Production)
- 2009 : "Alpha Yaya" (Amacif Production)
- 2019 : "Koroun Djomba" (Bah Digital Music & Sheriff Prod)
Tours
Lega Bah has toured on various scales, demonstrating its ability to attract a diverse audience.
National tours
She toured almost every prefecture in Guinea, captivating local audiences with her performances.
African tours
Beyond the borders of Guinea, Lega Bah has traveled to several African countries, including Sierra Leone, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, thus extending its reputation to the continent.
International tours
In 2007, Lega Bah toured Europe, performing in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. Three years later, she travelled across the Atlantic to perform in the United States and Canada, consolidating her reputation on the international music scene.
Conclusion
Lega Bah embodies the very essence of Guinean music, combining a powerful voice, passionate interpretation and a mastery of traditional rhythms. Her career, marked by national and international successes, makes her one of the most remarkable artists of her generation, contributing to the radiation of her country's musical culture throughout the world.
