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Antoinette Konan (born January 1, 1960) is an Ivorian singer.
Born in Béoumi [1] to musician parents, Konan is a member of the Baoulé people. She studied music at the conservatory in Abidjan. [2] She is known for her eponymous debut album, published in 1986 and reissued by Awesome Tapes From Africa in 2019, on which she was featured performing on the ahoko. [3] [4] She has been called the "queen of the ahoko" for her use of the instrument. [5] She was named an Officer of the Order of Ivory Merit in 2013, [6] having been previously named a knight in 1991. [1]
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Antoinette Konan (born January 1, 1960) is an Ivorian singer.
Born in Béoumi [1] to musician parents, Konan is a member of the Baoulé people. She studied music at the conservatory in Abidjan. [2] She is known for her eponymous debut album, published in 1986 and reissued by Awesome Tapes From Africa in 2019, on which she was featured performing on the ahoko. [3] [4] She has been called the "queen of the ahoko" for her use of the instrument. [5] She was named an Officer of the Order of Ivory Merit in 2013, [6] having been previously named a knight in 1991. [1]