Corneille (singer)
Cornelius Nyungura (born 24 March 1977), known by his stage name Corneille, is a 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.
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Birth name | Cornelius Nyungura |
Born | Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany | 24 March 1977
Origin | Rwanda |
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Years active | 1993–present |
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