It has something of a fairy tale. Twins growing up separated from each other with different relatives from 1989 because the parents cannot afford their sons' education. Naturally, they miss each other but they keep in touch. Around 1997 - still separated - they start writing songs together. One sketches a melody line where the other writes lyrics. In 1999, they are reunited for the first time in a decade during a holiday. They meet a celebrated singer, who encourages them to continue with their project. And so it happens. A year later, in 2000, they are finally united as young adult brothers and in the years that follow, they work steadily on writing new songs. They meet other artists, who also motivate the twins to keep going. Yes, it is difficult at times, but in 2003 they get to the point where they go into the studio for the first time. During 2004, the recordings are finished and their debut album is released in 2006. And what a debut it is! It immediately turns out to be a top album with 10 fantastic songs.
♫ Video Clip : 2007 – J.Mako – Jolie 5:04
♫ Video Clip : 2007 – J.Mako – Nande 5:10
We are talking about brothers François Diffio Ditouké and Richard Mony Ditouké, better known as the duo Jumeaux Makossa or J.Mako, which also means "Wisdom" in Chinese Mandarin. Anyway, you can read the rest yourself in this interview from 2006 by François BIMOGO for Cameroun-online.
2006: Interview François Diffio Ditouké and Richard Mony Ditouké
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