Locko

Cameroon singer-songwriter and producer (born 1992)

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Locko
Locko in 2021
Born	Charles Arthur Locko Samba (1992年05月08日) 8 May 1992 (age 34) Douala, Cameroon
Citizenship	Cameroonian
Occupations	Singer songwriter record producer multi-instrumentalist
Years active	2014–present
Notable work	Skyzo The Bridge "Sawa Romance"
Awards	AFRIMMA Best Male Central Africa (2023)
Musical career
Origin	Yaoundé, Cameroon
Genres	Afrobeats R&B World
Instruments	Vocals piano guitar
Labels	Big Dreams (formerly) Universal Music Africa Yema Productions
Musical artist

Charles Arthur Locko Samba (born 8 May 1992), known professionally as Locko, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and producer. He rose to prominence in 2015 with the hit single "Margo" and has since become one of the most prominent figures in French-speaking African contemporary music.

Early life and education

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Locko was born in Douala and raised in a musical family. He learned to play the piano and guitar at a young age. He attended the National Polytechnic Institute of Douala, where he studied management before fully committing to a music career.^[1]

Career

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2014–2017: Origins and Big Dreams

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Locko first gained attention by posting covers of popular songs on YouTube. In 2014, he signed with the independent label Big Dreams Entertainment. In 2015, he released his debut EP, Skyzo, which featured the hit singles "Margo" and "Ndutu". In 2016, his single "Sawa Romance" became a viral success across Francophone Africa.^[2]

2018–present: Universal Music and Global Reach

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In 2018, Locko became the first Cameroonian urban artist to sign a major distribution deal with Universal Music Africa. Under this label, he released his debut studio album, The Bridge, which featured collaborations with international artists like Singuila.

In 2023, Locko won the Best Male Central Africa award at the AFRIMMA awards.^[3] His 2025/26 projects have seen him explore a more "Afro-fusion" sound, collaborating with younger artists such as Loic Sumfor.