Corneille
Pop / chanson
- Origin
- Fribourg-en-Brisgau
- Born
- 1977
- Genres
- soul, RnB contemporain
- Labels
- Sony Music
Biography
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.
Highlights
- Born on March 24, 1977, in Fribourg-en-Brisgau, Germany.
- Emigrated to Quebec, Canada, in 1997.
- Notable albums: 'Parce qu’on vient de loin' (2002), 'Les marchands de rêves' (2005), 'Love & Soul' (2018).
- Influenced by artists like Prince and Marvin Gaye.
Discography
- Parce qu’on vient de loin2002
- Les marchands de rêves2005
- The Birth of Cornelius2007
- Sans titre2009
- Les inséparables2011
- Entre nord et sud2013
- Love & Soul2018
- Parce qu'on aime2019
- Encre rose2022
- L'Écho des perles2024
FAQ
How old is Corneille?
Corneille was born in 1977.
Where is Corneille from?
Corneille is from Fribourg-en-Brisgau, Germany.
What kind of music does Corneille make?
Corneille makes soul and contemporary RnB.
What 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).
Since when has Corneille been active?
Information about Corneille's formation date is not available, but he began his music career in the early 2000s.
Has he won any awards?
Corneille has not won any known awards.
