Bebi Philip

An Ivorian singer, songwriter, and producer, Bebi Philip is regarded as one of the foremost arrangers and instrumentalists of the Ivory Coast's popular coupé-décalé musical movement. Emerging in 2009 with a beats-driven sound that combines elements of Afro-pop, dance, R&B, and electronic music, Philip first found commercial success in 2013 with the release of his full-length debut, Joie de Vivre. Born N'guessan Bebi Philippe Amessan in Treichville, Abidjan, Philip honed his musical skills playing guitar in the church choir. He eventually began writing his own hymns and furth...