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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Corneille_Alhambra.jpg) 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),[1] 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.[2] 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.
- ^ "Official North American Corneille Website". Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ Djenaidi, Oumelkheir. "Corneille à la conquête du marché américain". france-amerique.com. France-Amerique. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.