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With a sound that blends Afro-pop fusion, Makossa, and Bikutsi, X-Maleya has been entertaining audiences since 1998. Originating as a trio—Roger Samnig, Haïssam Zaiter, and Auguste Rim—the group has evolved into a prominent force in African pop, delivering bilingual material in French and English. Their work under the XM Music label has earned critical acclaim and a robust fanbase across Africa and beyond.