Guy Nwogang

Guy Nwogang

JAMES BKS, Valérie ÉKOUMÈ

"Dipita Na Walisana¨", which means faith and perseverance in duala, are words that perfectly describe Guy NWOGANG s philosophy. He was born in Cameroon, where music is more than an institution. As a young boy, he often skipped school and went to the famous club œLe Madison to listen and watch the drum guy play. Growing up, he developed more skills to the point of being noticed by local great musicians who gave him the opportunity to travel and perform on many great stages in Africa and abroad.

Wishing to improve himself even more, he decided at the age of 22 to fly to France and integrate Christian Bourdons Akanga Music School. This was the best decision ever since he started to work with internationally known artists as Manu DIBANGO, Stevie WONDER, Salif KEaTA, Maceo PARKER, Pee Wee ELLIS, Papa WEMBA, Tony ALLEN, James BKS, Valarie a‰KOUMaˆ, Anne-Maris NZIE, Pierre AKENDENGUE.

Guy has several strings to his bow. Not only he is a drummer but he is also known as a very gifted percussionist, able to speak the universal languages of percussion. This musician is in fact the author of two methods that teach the Cameroonians rhythms, œ12/8 Accents and œCam Rhythms Air Lines.

After touring all around the world, he is now willing to open a new chapter in his life as a composer and producer. Guy is the producer of the singer Valarie EKOUMEs first two albums.

Guy Nwogang'S SETUP:

  1. Custom EFX 18"
  2. Ride Custom Dark 22"
  3. Crash Custom Dark 19"
  4. Splash Custom Dark 8"
  5. Crash Custom Dark 18"
  6. Crash Custom Dark 17"
  7. HH Custom Dark 14’'

* May be prototype

Guy
Nwogang's
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Guy Nwogang's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I'm very inspired by traditional rythms, from Africa and most particularly those from Cameroon. I've been very inspired by the late Manu Dibango, I had the chance to play with him as a percussionist and then as his drummer. I really love the way he uplift the music from Africa and transcend the genre mixing it with other styles like jazz, funk, latin music. Everyday I work hard to better myself, I think that we can always be better and each day is an opportunity to improve.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    The most important think is to play the music to serve the music and not to show off (at least not all the time).

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Custom EFX 18" , Ride Custom Dark 22", Crash Custom Dark 19", Splash Custom Dark 8", Crash Custom Dark 18", Crash Custom Dark 17", HH Custom Dark 14''

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