Franck Biyong
- January 9, 2024
- Musician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Franck Biyong |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 3, 1973(1973-12-03) |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | France |
| Country | France |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Franck Biyong Biography
| Name | Franck Biyong |
| Birthday | Dec 3 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | France |
| Birth Country | France |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Franck Biyong is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on December 3, 1973 in France, France.
Franck Biyong (born 3 December 1973) is a Cameroonian musician, bandleader and record producer. He plays the electric guitar, bass as well as percussion and keyboards. After a string of AfroJazz albums, Franck is breaking new ground with a genre called “Alternative Afro-Electro-Rock” or “Afrolectric Music” that fuses Rock, Electronica and African-flavoured beats. His music leans towards the new sound of Black Rock and Biyong is notable for his African “Guitar Hero” musical alternative and aesthetics.
Fela’s death in 1997 spurred Franck’s return to France where he formed fifteen-piece band Massak—a Basaa (Cameroonian tongue and tribe) word that means music, trance and enjoyment through rhythms and sounds—to pay homage to the legendary musician and his Africa 70 and Egypt 80 ensembles.
Franck Biyong Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Musician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Franck Biyong is one of the richest Musician from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Franck Biyong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Franck’s final dalliance into Afro jazz would be the EP, 21.12.2012 (Truth or Lies?) released in 2013. That same year, Biyong also issued a cover version of Fela Kuti’s I.T.T (International Thief Thief) as a free download single.
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Who is Franck Biyong Dating?
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In 2014, he recorded his new single, Liyomba. The song is off Franck’s upcoming 10th album release, Moonwatching and is an experiment in Rock, Electronic Music, Trap, Afro-House and Psychedelics. It draws from the crucial role the moon plays in African culture, religion and spirituality. This forthcoming release shall fuse Franck’s electric sound with the deep well of Afro-Futurism.
Facts & Trivia
Franklin Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Franck Biyong celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.
Top Facts about Franck Biyong
- Franck Biyong is a Cameroonian guitarist and composer.
- He has released over 20 albums since 1996.
- Biyong’s music blends African rhythms with jazz and funk.
- He founded the band Massak in 2005.
- Biyong has collaborated with artists such as Tony Allen and Manu Dibango.
- His album “Afrolectric” was nominated for Best World Music Album at the Independent Music Awards in 2018.
- Biyong is also a visual artist, creating album covers and artwork.
- He has performed at festivals around the world, including WOMADelaide and Glastonbury Festival.
- Biyong is based in France, where he runs his own record label, Hot Casa Records.
- His latest album “Moonwatching” was released in 2020 to critical acclaim.