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Bil Aka Kora Biography
Bilgho Akaramata Kora, also known as Bil Aka Kora (born April 25, 1971, Pô, Burkina Faso) is a musician. He was one of the 17 children of Mahama and Teoura Bilgho. He is married to Astride, and is the father of Korane Prisca. Bil Aka Kora’s sound draws upon traditional music from the language, instruments, rhythm and themes of the south of Burkina Faso.
While in high school, Kora joined a band called “les Missiles” where learned to play the guitar under the instruction of a Ghanaian called Salah Ben. Bil Aka Kora went to university to study math and physics, but was forced to drop out after his second year because he had neither the funds nor a scholarship to continue his studies. He then turned to music to earn a living. He began playing full-time in bars and nightclubs. In 1997, the Cultural Minister of Burkina Faso, Mahamoudou Ouedraogo, initiated “Les Grands Prix Nationaux de la Musique” (National Grand Prizes of Music), which is a national competition for Burkinabé musicians. Winning the first place at this competition with another musician, Kanzai, encouraged Bil Aka Kora to keep developing his musical talent.
Bil Aka Kora was seen playing live on the TV shows La Nuit du Communicateur (Communicator’s Night) and Prix Galian (Galian Prize). He recorded his first album, Douatou, in December 1998.
Bil Aka Kora recorded three albums. Most of his music has themes of social issues. His first album, Douatou (“Rain Maker”) (1999), talks about the rain, a metaphor for the political issues of Burkina Faso. In his song “Wematou” (“God is My Father”) he explains how society criticizes single moms and their children, but takes no fault with single dads and their children.
His second album, Ambolou (“What is Worthy for Me” ) (2001), has been called an album of maturity.
His most recent album is Dibayagui (2004). In this album, the song “Dibayagui” is for the Kassena warriors.
He was the musical director of several film documentaries and movies soundtracks during the 18th edition of FESPACO. In 2004, he played the role of the musician in the movie Sofia from director Aboubacar Diallo, and composed the movie soundtrack.
What's Bil Aka Kora Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth (2024) | $1 Million (Approx.) |
| Net Worth (2023) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2022) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2021) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Bil Aka Kora Family
| Father's Name | Not Available |
| Mother's Name | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Childrens | Not Available |
