Steady Bongo
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| Steady Bongo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lansana Sheriff |
| Born | August 28, 1966 |
| Genre(s) | afropop |
| Years active | 1991–present |
lansana Sheriff (born on August 28, 1966 in Daru, Kailahun District, Sierra Leone) popularly known by his stage name Steady Bongo, is an internationally recognized Sierra Leonean musician and record producer. He is one of the most famous musician from Sierra Leone.
[edit] Biography
An ethnic Mende, Lansana Sheriff was born in Daru, a town in Kailahun District. From an early age, he performed on stage, imitating musicians such as the legendary Big Fayia, Samile, Eric Donaldson, and Prince Nico. He hosted a program called "Variety Time" at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service (SLBS). His first album, Ready Before You Married, was released in 1991 and became an instant success not only in Sierra Leone, but in neighboring countries as well. His second album Kormot Bi En Me, released in 1996, received the Best Album Award and had record-breaking sales. The album was the first of Steady Bongo's records to be released on CD in the United States. In 1998, he released Welcome to Democracy Na Salone and Born Suffer in 1998
[edit] Discography
- Ready Before You Married (1991)
- Kormot Bi En Me (1996)
- Welcome to Democracy Na Salone (1998)
- Born For Suffer (1999)
