Cameroon: CYSOUL Named Best Male Afro-Urban Artist at Canal 2'Or Act 15

Author: Florence TsaguePublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Cameroon
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Cameroon: CYSOUL Named Best Male Afro-Urban Artist at Canal 2'Or Act 15

Cameroonian singer and songwriter CYSOUL won Best Male Afro-Urban Artist at the 15th Canal 2'Or ceremony, held on Saturday at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé. He was in Europe for his continental tour and could not attend the event. His mother, Albertine, accepted the trophy on his behalf. She thanked his audience, the “SOULDIERS” fan community, and God.

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