Mimie

MIMIE is a Cameroonian Afropop and R&B artist born in Douala under the name Mélanie Ngoga. Passionate about the arts from a young age, she began her career in cinema and appeared in several music videos before eventually turning fully to music.

Her music career officially began in 2014 with the single “Warriors.” She gained wider public recognition in 2016 with the dancehall track “Dance For You.” Her talent caught the attention of Pit Baccardi’s Empire Company label, which she joined in 2017, marking an important milestone in her rise within the African music industry.

Over the years, MIMIE has delivered notable collaborations with several artists from the African urban music scene, including Ko-C, Locko, Magasco, Tenor, and Shan’L. Songs such as “Do Like I Do,” “Il Paraît,” “Faya,” and “Petite Sœur” have helped establish her popularity.

In 2023, she released her first EP, “SoundSation,” followed in 2025 by “SHEvolution,” an 8-track project marking a new artistic direction and featuring artists such as Kocee, Tenor, Phillbill, and Panebo.

Known for her energy, versatility, and distinctive voice, MIMIE has been nominated for several international awards, including the AFRIMA Awards and African Talent Awards. She has established herself as one of the leading female figures in Cameroonian urban music.