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Born on January 15, 1964, Wes was from Mouataba, Littoral, Cameroon. Public records list Wes as a singer and musician. Death is recorded on June 25, 2021, at the age of 57.
My Take
Wes Madiko is one of those artists whose music transcends the need for translation. His 1997 hit 'Alane' swept across the world on melody and feeling alone, and that, to me, is the rarest kind of pop magic. Born in Cameroon's Littoral region, he became a genuine bridge between African roots and Western production, whether collaborating with Deep Forest or covering 'Upendi' from The Lion King II. His passing in 2021 at just 57 felt like a real loss. I admire artists who dissolve borders and languages, and Wes left behind songs that still deserve to be heard and passed on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wes
- Name (Japanese)
- ウエス・マディコ
- Reading
- うえす・までぃこ
- Born
- January 15, 1964 – June 25, 2021
- Origin
- Mouataba, Littoral, Cameroon
- Occupation
- singer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
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3. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Wes born?
Wes was born on January 15, 1964.
When did Wes die?
Wes died on June 25, 2021, aged 57.
Where was Wes from?
Wes was from Mouataba, Littoral, Cameroon.
What did Wes do?
Wes worked as singer, musician.
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