tour with James Brown in Europe. She recorded an album with Kounabeli in 2005; the song La Connaissance from this album was one of the anthems of her former husband (now using the name Omar Bongo Ondimba) used during the presidential campaign of 2005. Patience Dabany collaborated with many artists such as El DeBarge, Tabu Ley Rochereau, and Tshala Muana. She is also the president of the Association of Gabonese Merchants and works in the field of charity. Having performed at Paris Olympia in 2001. In June 2011, she participated in the "Great African Night" at the Stade de France, alongside many stars of the continent. She also sang at the final of the 2012 African Nations Cup in Libreville (Gabon). On 2 November 2012, she is in Paris again for a concert at the Zenith. Patience Dabany is one of the most prolific musical ambassadors of Africa. Honours : Member of the Order of Gabriela Silang References External links Patience Dabany at museke african artistes Images of Patience Dabany can be found on SAHARAN VIBE: ALI BEN BONGO ONDIMBA 1941 births First ladies and gentlemen of Gabon Gabonese singers Living people People from Brazzaville 21st-century Gabonese people