Michel Bampély
Michel Bampély | |
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Michel Bampély during the filming of the video for the song Je crois in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michel Obouronanga |
| Also known as | Saint-Michel |
| Born | October 8, 1974 Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Origin | France |
| Genres | Afrobeat, hip-hop, slam, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, poet, sociologist, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Scorpio Music, Universal Music France (1999–2004), Urban Music Tour, Believe, Tonton Max, Universal Music Africa, Virgin Music Africa (since 2022) |
Michel Bampély (born Michel Obouronanga on 8 October 1974 in Kyiv) is a French artist, sociologist, poet, producer, and teacher. He is also known by his stage name Saint-Michel. Active since 1999, he works at the crossroads of academic research, music, and spoken word performance.