Wes Madiko (15 January 1964 – 25 June 2021), better known mononymously as Wes, was a Cameroonian musician. He is probably best known among Western audiences for his cover of "Upendi", from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, as well as work with Deep Forest and his own 1997 hit "Alane" produced by Michel Sanchez. == Background == Madiko was born in Mouataba, a village which is about hundred miles away from the city of Douala, Cameroon. He was taught... [more on Wikipedia]