Locko Biography, Age, Childhood, Career, Albums , Singles , Photo and Interview

Locko Biography

Locko , whose real name is Charles Arthur Locko Samba was born on May 8 , 1992 in Yaoundé, is a Cameroonian singer , songwriter and beatmaker of RnB and afropop . He made himself known by publishing on the YouTube video sharing site , a large number of covers of popular songs.

He is the first Cameroonian to launch a Youtube channel of covers . At the time, he operated under the pseudonym Shawmey Locko . In 2014, he joined the label Big Dreams Entertainment and recorded his first song Perfect Girl in collaboration with the Cameroonian singer Numerica .

In 2015 , he abandons Shawmey to be called now simply Locko, name under which he then signed his first solo single entitled Margo . In 2017, he is presented as the Cameroonian RnB revelation of the year by the French magazine Paris Match . In June 2018, he joined the team of Universal Music Africa.

Locko Age

Locko was Born on 8 May 1992. He is 26 yearsas of 2018

Locko Childhood

Locko is a Cameroonian singer-songwriter from the Littoral region living in Yaounde . He learns music and singing very young. He grew up surrounded by singers and instrumentalists and learned to play the guitar, then the piano with his uncle, from the age of 7 years. He sings, writes, produces, and plays piano and guitar. In 2010, he created his YouTube channel on which he regularly publishes covers of popular songs by French and African artists such as Singuila , Master Gims , Flavor, Stanley Enow and Duc-Z 6 .

Locko Career

After his GCEA-Level (English baccalaureate in Cameroon) he returned to the National Polytechnic School of Yaoundé , but left his studies a few years later to devote himself to his musical career . Her first single Perfect Girl , a collaboration with Numerica, was released in November 2014, and her first solo single, Margo , was released a few months later in April 2015 under the label Big Dreams Entertainment.

Locko Skyzo & The Bridge

His first EP titled Skyzo is released in December 2015 . It contains the successful titles Ndutu , Margo and Sawa Romance . In 2016, he released Supporter in collaboration with singer Mr Leo . The song is a huge success on the continent and allows the two artists to win many local awards .

In 2017, he participated in the show Coke Studio Africa 2017 in Nairobi , sponsored this year by the American singer Jason Derulo , alongside artists Youssoupha , Kiff No Beat , Shado Chris and Ozane . It is the second Cameroonian artist, after the group X-Maleya in 2016 , to be invited to take part in this prestigious pan-African show

Locko Albums

  1. 2018 : The Bridge
  2. 2018 : The Bridge (BIG Dreams Entertainment)

Locko EP

  1. 2015 : Skyzo (EP)

Locko Singles

  1. 2014: Perfect Girl feat Numerica
  2. 2015: Margo
  3. 2015: Ndutu
  4. 2016: In My Re
  5. 2016: Sawa Romance
  6. 2016: Supporter feat Mr Leo
  7. 2016: Coconut tree
  8. 2017: Thank you Lord
  9. 2017: I’ll be there
  10. 2017: Dance With Me
  11. 2018: Booboo

Locko Collaborations

  1. 2015: Lomdie with Michael Kiessou
  2. 2015: Bounce with Stanley Enow & AKA
  3. 2016: My Last with Slim Marion & Dex Willy
  4. 2016: Low Back with Landry Melody
  5. 2016: Never seen with Fluri Boyz
  6. 2016: Boucan with Valeri Williams
  7. 2017: My Vision with Pit Baccardi
  8. 2017: Kondo with DJ Moh Green & Tony Axel
  9. 2017: Me and You with Masterkraft & Dela
  10. 2017: Stay with Ewube
  11. 2017: Power with Magasco & Tenor & Rythmz & Mink’s
  12. 2017: Flower and Venus with Sergeo Polo
  13. 2017: I love you with Ko-C
  14. 2017: Koi Me Done? with Minks
  15. 2017: She tells me no with Dj Masta Premier
  16. 2017: Scratching with Sifoor
  17. 2017: Love Is Rare With Zayox
  18. 2018: Kitadi with Shado Chris
  19. 2018: Come for Me with Meshi
  20. 2018: My Way with Stanley Enow and Tzy Panchak

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Locko Interview

MK: Bonjour Locko, It is a pleasure to feature you on my blog. I have been a big fan of yours. Thanks for accepting this interview. I doubt there is a Cameroonian on earth who doesn’t know who you are, but for those who might want to know you more, Who is Locko?

Locko: My name is LOCKO SAMBA Charles Arthur, I will be turning 25 on the 8th of may 2017. I hail from the littoral region of Cameroon precisely from Abo Tribe. Was born in Yaoundé Cameroon and did my studies in the Anglo-saxon system . i am the second child in a family of three.

Amazing! So, Why the name Locko?

Locko is my real name I think is authentic to bear my family name.

I totally agree, If you had to describe yourself in 3 words what will they be?

Humble-strict-Ambitious

I guess being strict keeps you grounded, I definitely agree on your humility and ambition. When did you get into music and what inspired you?

I got into music professionally 3years ago and the truth is I didn’t have a choice because music is my obsession.

Wow, Was it always easy? And did you ever believe that you will get this popular and successful?

It has and is still not easy because as you grow in your career people’s expectations grow as well. As such you need to work harder always pushing your limits. And I think if you have a dream and you go for it then you should atleast believe it will come true.

You couldn’t be more right. You are one of the most popular artists in Cameroon and definitely one of my top 3 favorite artist. What is the key to your success?

Thank you for grading me up to one of your favorite artist and The Key is being “YOU” being “TRUE” don’t “FAKE “it .

Definitely! You release hit songs after hit song after hit song. I absolutely love every song of yours with Margo being my favourite. What inspires you musicially? And why love songs?

I am inspired by what I see, hear and live. And love is everywhere though in different forms.

Yes oo, in all kinds of forms, the good, the bad and the ugly. Speaking of Love, is Locko in Love? Does Locko have a girlfriend? And how to you handle all your many female fans?

Yes I am in love, and I love my female fans so whenever I can discuss with them on personal issues I do and I love the fact that they advise me too.

Wow! I guess that’s a yes to the girl friend question *smily face* . Which of your songs is your favourite and why?

Honestly I can’t tell,but let’s try to answer this question when my first Album will be out.

Ok oo. “Supporter”is played in every club, party, and event in Cameroon and aboard, how did it feel like working with Mr Leo? Which other Cameroon artists will you love to have a collab with?

It was refreshing. it was more fun than work though I fell sick lol

The fun definitely came through in the video. Who are your biggest musical inspirations and why?

Charlotte Dipanda, i don’t get inspired particularly by somebody because it might lead me to impersonating.

I see! What do you have to say about beefing between artists and or fans?

We are in 2017 please let’s move ahead and encourage unity and respect amongst artists.

Totally agree, What are 2 things that most people do not know about you?

I am the best FIFA player in Cameroon lol and I would love to see which kind of actor I will be one day.

Sawa Romance is proof that you have great acting skills. May be we will see you in some Camer movies soon.You are definitely an inspiration to so many young cameroonians who are either upcoming artists, artists or have hopes of becoming artists? What is your advice to them.

Work hard, pray hard and Be Yourself. Don’t try to be a copycat

Great advice! Where do you see yourself in 3 years and what is your wish for 2017?

This question reminds me of the fact that I am on your Top three Cameroonian artists presently. So I wish that in 3years I will be amongst your Top 3 worldwide?and 2017 marks the beginning of that wish.

hahahaha you are funny. AMEN, AMEN and AMEN. Thanks for your time. It’s been a pleasure having you and I pray the year is full with lots of blessing for you and your team.

Thank you so much for your support and my best wishes to you too.

Thanks ?

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