Corneille
Cornelius Nyungura, known by his stage name Corneille, is a German-Rwandan naturalized Canadian R&B singer. He was born in West Germany to Rwandan parents. He spent most of his childhood in Rwanda, and eventually emigrated to Quebec, Canada, in 1997. He sings in French and English. His work is greatly influenced by American funk and soul music; he is inspired by Prince, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
- Origin
- Fribourg-en-Brisgau
- Active since
- 1977
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Cornelius Nyungura (born 24 March 1977), known by his stage name Corneille, is a German-Rwandan naturalized Canadian R&B singer. He was born in West Germany to Rwandan parents and spent most of his childhood in Rwanda before emigrating to Quebec, Canada, in 1997. Corneille sings in both French and English, and his work is greatly influenced by American funk and soul music, drawing inspiration from artists like Prince, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. He has released several albums throughout his career, establishing himself in the Canadian music scene.
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Born on March 24, 1977, in Fribourg-en-Brisgau, Germany.
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Emigrated to Quebec, Canada, in 1997.
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Notable albums: 'Parce qu’on vient de loin' (2002), 'Les marchands de rêves' (2005), 'Love & Soul' (2018).
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Influenced by artists like Prince and Marvin Gaye.
Selection
Discography
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- Parce qu’on vient de loin2002
Parce qu’on vient de loin
- Les marchands de rêves2005
Les marchands de rêves
- The Birth of Cornelius2007
The Birth of Cornelius
- Sans titre2009
Sans titre
- Les inséparables2011
Les inséparables
- Entre nord et sud2013
Entre nord et sud
- Love & Soul2018
Love & Soul
- Parce qu'on aime2019
Parce qu'on aime
- Encre rose2022
Encre rose
- L'Écho des perles2024
L'Écho des perles
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Corneille?+
Corneille was born in 1977.
Q02Where is Corneille from?+
Corneille is from Fribourg-en-Brisgau, Germany.
Q03What kind of music does Corneille make?+
Corneille makes soul and contemporary RnB.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Parce qu’on vient de loin' (2002) and 'Les marchands de rêves' (2005).
Q05Since when has Corneille been active?+
Information about Corneille's formation date is not available, but he began his music career in the early 2000s.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Corneille has not won any known awards.