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The song 'Leveskisha' from the 1994 compilation CD 'Hemipshere: World Music Sampler' by Gabonese singer and musician Patience Dabany. She was married to Omar Bongo Ondimba, who was President of Gabon from 1967 to 2009. After their divorce, she successfully pursued a career in music. She is the mother of the current President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba. Patience grew up in a musical family and began to sing at an early age to her father's accordion accompaniment, while her brother played guitar. From there her path led to the church choir in Brazzaville and on to traditional song performances. Her mother was also a traditional singer.
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