Description
Eko Roosevelt is a Cameroonian musical legend who performed and collaborated with artists such as Claude François, Manu Dibango, and Miriam Makeba. In 2020 he renewed his status as hitmaker through his work with Disclosure on the revised version of his single Tondoho Mba. In 1996, he became traditional chief of Lobé (usually reffered to as 'Chef Traditionnel') . Currently he still remains active both as an artist and traditional chief in Lobé.
Balancing tradition and music, his majesty Eko Roosevelt Louis remains deeply committed to both his community and his art. The reissue of Phone Me Tonight / Lobé Mon Ami marks a renewed chapter in sharing his rich musical legacy, and his musical future with the world.
This deluxe reissue comes complete with a printed inner sleeve, exclusive bonus tracks available only to vinyl purchasers, and a special zine featuring rare, previously unpublished photographs of Eko Roosevelt at work in his studio, as well as unique images documenting life in the community of Lobé.
For this 2026 reissue, Phone Me Tonight has been carefully restored and remastered, breathing new life into Eko’s iconic Yamaha DX7 synthlines. The track has been subtly tightened to the grid, making it perfectly suited for contemporary dancefloors & dj’s while preserving its original spirit and charm.
Lobé Mon Ami was written by Eko Roosevelt in 1981 as a heartfelt tribute to his home village of Lobé, Cameroon. This EP presents the rare original version, restored and remastered for the first time, with an alternate version available via the included download code.
Show at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 will be announced in the week of 15 July, making Eko Roosevelt the first traditional chief and also one of the oldest artists to ever perform at Tomorrowland.
For fans of Kiki Gyan, Ata Kak, Pasteur Lappe, Manu Dibango, Disclosure, Folamour, Peggy Gou
