From her debut album, 2009’s Mispa, to her 2021 release, CD, Camerooninan singer-songwriter Charlotte Dipanda has firmly established herself as a musical powerhouse, navigating Afropop, jazz, R&B, and zouk and Makossa elements with masterful ease. Presented in French, Douala and Bakaka, her lyrics are brought to life through tender, fluid melodies that showcase her versatility—as do her collaborations with a wide range of artists including Singuila (“cœr en cage”); Yemi Alade (“Sista”), and Richard Bona (“Bodimbea”).