Cameroonian artist Rose Black unveils “NGEDA (Live Session),” a deeply personal tribute to memory, heritage, and the enduring connection between generations. Sung in Bassa’a, her ancestral Cameroonian language, the song is dedicated to her late grandfather, Jean Henri MAHOP, transforming a personal expression of love and remembrance into a moving musical experience.
Originally written as a prayer and an intimate letter to her grandfather, “NGEDA” explores resilience, spirituality, memory, and the importance of preserving what is passed down through family. The real voice of Rose Black’s father opens the track, adding a powerful layer of lineage and blessing that connects the song’s message across generations.
The live session brings this story to life through an organic and cinematic visual setting. Surrounded by natural landscapes and backing singers, Rose Black performs with a vintage microphone alongside a red Peugeot 404 convertible. These elements create a visual dialogue between Cameroonian heritage, family memories, and contemporary artistic expression.
Based in France, Rose Black continues to develop her artistic universe, Voix Noire, at the intersection of Bassa’a, Afro-Soul, Neo-Soul, electronic influences, and organic textures. Her sound reflects a connection to her roots while embracing a contemporary approach to musical storytelling.
With “NGEDA (Live Session),” Rose Black turns an intimate family tribute into a universal reflection on remembrance and transmission. The song honours those who came before us and reminds listeners that their stories, values, and voices continue to live through the generations that follow.