Corneille (singer)
Corneille | |
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Corneille performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cornelius Nyungura |
| Born | 24 March 1977 Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany |
| Origin | Rwanda |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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.