Mr. Leo

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Mr. Leo
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Mr Leo in 2021
Background information
Birth nameFonyuy Leonard Nsohburinka
Born (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 (age 33)
Buea, Cameroon
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
Years active2015–present
LabelsLionn Production

Fonyuy Leonard Nsohburinka (born August 31, 1990 [1] ) is a Cameroonian singer known by his stage name Mr. Leo. He rose to fame after his single "E go beta" a hit aired on most Radio/TV stations in and out of Cameroon. [2] In 2016, he received three awards at the Balafon Music Awards 2016 edition in Song of the Year, Revelation of the Year, and Best Male Artist. [3] He was nominated for the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria 2017 edition in the category of Best Male Central Africa. [4] As part of his career, in March 2017 he became the brand ambassador of Itel Mobile in Cameroon. [5]

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Early life and education

Mr. Leo was born Fonyuy Leonard Nsohburinka on August 21, 1990, and grew up in a military camp (Warder Barracks) in Buea, Southwest Region (Cameroon). He is a member of the Nso people who grew up in a military ghetto. He is the 3rd child in a family of 4. [6]

Career

Mr. Leo performing at the Douala Hip Hop Festival in 2017 Mr. Leo.jpg
Mr. Leo performing at the Douala Hip Hop Festival in 2017

In 2016, African news aggregates AllAfrica.com published that, Mr. Leo passion for music started when he became a member of a school Choir Break Through Voices Leo finally left the camp and moved to molyko the (heart of studies and entertainment) in South west region of Cameroon. There is time for everything, Leo, professional career started when he signed a recording deal with Alpha Better Records in 2015, in the same year, Alpha Better Records released his debut single hit song titled (E go Beta) and in November 2015 his label released another of Mr.Leo single title "On Va Gérer" which means (we shall manage). Mr. Leo's career has earned the Cameroonian artist 5 awards in the following categories which include; best lyricist, best new artist, best video and best song with a message, and best Cameroonian soul music. [2] [4] Leo was inspired by Seal, Lemar, 2face Idibia , and others. Mr. Leo has been recognized by awards and nominations such as the African Entertainment Awards (USA), and he was nominated for Best Francophone artist and Best Male Single in Jamais-Jamais 2017.
[7] [8] In 2017, he signed an endorsement deal with Itel Mobile as brand ambassador in Cameroon and he said {Big Deal being signed with itel Mobile, I'm blessed!.} [5] Like any other artist, he has done collaboration with artists such as Wax dey , X-Maleya, Locko, Magasco, Hiro, Fanicko and others. [9]

Mr Leo in 2017 Mr Leo chanteur Camerounais.jpg
Mr Leo in 2017

In 2020, he founded the record label Lionn Production through which he produces Cameroonian artists Kameni and Gomez. He left Alpha Beta records Label in July 2020, after 13 years. [10]

In 2021, he was selected to part to be part of the Grammy Awards Recording Academy. [11] [12]

Personal life

Mr. Leo is still single. [2]

Discography

Albums

Selected as single

Collaboration

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2017All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)Central Africa Best Male artisthimselfNominated
2016Balafon Music Awards3 wards (Song of the Year, Revelation of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance.)HimselfWon
2017African Entertainment Awards (USA)Best Male Single: Jamais-JamaisWon

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References

  1. ↑ An Elf (August 31, 2018). "It's Mr. Leo's Birthday But How Well Do You Know Him". Critiqsite. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Cameroon: Mr Leo – Already Addicted to Music". AllAfrica. June 19, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Mr. Leo stole the night at the Balafon Music Awards 2016 winning three awards out of his four nominations". December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "AFRIMA 2017: Locko, Montess win at music award ceremony" . Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Cameroun : Mr Léo, le nouvel ambassadeur de la marque Itel". March 20, 2017.
  6. ↑ Queen, Bantou (February 23, 2020). "Mr LEO RINGS THE ALARM - Bantouqueen" (in French). Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Mr. Leo, Charlotte Dipanda, Reniss... Nominés au African Entertainment Awards USA". August 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Mr Leo invité spécial du One Africa Music Fest aux Etats-Unis - Journal du Cameroun". www.journalducameroun.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017.
  9. ↑ http://www.kamermoov.cm/10538-mr-leo-ft-fanicko-je-suis-moi-comme-ca.html
  10. ↑ "Après 13 ans de collaboration, Mr. Léo quitte le label Alpha Better Records". Culturebene (in French). June 8, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Mr. Léo sélectionné pour l'académie d'enregistrement des Grammy Awards". Journal du Cameroun (in French). Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  12. ↑ Chi, Fabz (July 3, 2021). "Mr. Leo joins Recording Academy / GRAMMYs 2021 alongside over 2000 new members to Expand Voting Diversity. - KESA Magazine, Africa's No1 in Showbiz and Entertainment" . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  13. ↑ "" Love Original " de MR Leo, un album de treize titres dans les bacs le 17 Novembre 2017. Découvrez en exclusivité la tracklist". November 14, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Mr. Leo - Lion Of Africa 'Jeéy' (Album)". eNow Digital. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  15. ↑ NGONO, Danielle (March 21, 2024). "Mr Léo présente son nouvel album !". Culturebene (in French). Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Mr Leo s'associe avec Flavour pour faire le remix de Jamais Jamais | Made in MBOA". madeinmboa.net. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018.
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