Patience Dabany is a Gabonese singer and musician who's been rocking the African music scene for decades. Born in Gabon, she's known for her powerful voice and her ability to blend traditional African sounds with modern pop and jazz influences. Dabany isn't just famous for her music though - she's also known for being the former First Lady of Gabon, as she was married to Omar Bongo, the country's president from 1967 to 2009.

Dabany's career really took off after she moved to Paris in the 1980s. She's released a bunch of albums over the years, mixing up styles like soukous, zouk, and makossa. Her music often touches on social and political themes, and she's become a respected figure in the world music scene. Patience has performed all over the world, spreading the sounds of Gabon far and wide.