TROIS OFFICIEL — Biography, Age, Origin & Discography

Trois Officiel, also known as “LES TROIS,” is a Cameroonian rap duo/collective from Yaoundé Nord, Cameroon. Active since 2023, the group makes Cameroonian Hip-Hop/Rap (“Rap Camer”) and broke through with tracks like “Marlboro,” “Bahat,” and “Cheval de Trois.”

Fact Sheet

Biography

Yaoundé Nord: the breeding ground for a new generation

Some groups arrive on the scene knocking politely, asking for permission. Trois Officiel kicked the door down instead. Their YouTube channel description sets the tone without any sugarcoating: “BEST CAMEROONIAN RAP GROUP. Listen and let’s talk, it’s Yaoundé nord.” No frills, no media-friendly origin story — just the quiet confidence of people who know exactly where they’re from and where they’re headed.

Yaoundé Nord isn’t just an address on a map for this collective — it’s a signature. In a country where the urban music scene has long been driven by acts based in Douala or in the diaspora, loudly claiming a neighborhood in the capital is already a statement of intent: Cameroonian rap doesn’t happen somewhere else. It happens right here.

A rise built one track at a time

Trois Officiel’s visible story really begins in 2023, with the release of their debut album, Marlboro (September 30, 2023, seven tracks, just over 20 minutes), released through the 99 Cartel label. It’s the kind of project that doesn’t chase every box on the international rap checklist — it leans into a local sound, direct urban lyricism, and an energy that owes as much to Cameroonian street life as to global hip-hop codes.

What stands out in the group’s trajectory is the consistency. No long silences between releases, no radio blackout that leaves fans waiting: in 2024, they followed up with tracks like “QTMP,” “En Même Temps,” and “Le Choix.” 2025 turned into a genuine breakout year, with a steady stream of releases: “Bahat” (featuring beatmaker Stormz Kill It, released as an audio single on May 2, 2025 and as a video on May 9), “Ça Teh,” “Macabo,” “C’est Chaud,” the two “IFQCR” installments, and above all the highly anticipated return of “Cheval de Trois,” reworked into an explosive remix with D’Slyk Gongolo, Torch City, and Yxng Prido — a collaboration that pulls from the cream of Cameroon’s English-speaking rap scene and reflects a clear intention: to build a bridge between Francophone and Anglophone rap on a single beat, a rare and valuable gesture in a country sometimes divided by the language barrier.

Also in 2025, the group dropped the EP 3,14, featuring tracks like “Trojan” and “Jedolo” (with Diablit), released October 24 under the Trilogie label. The project’s title — a nod to the number pi — says a lot about the group’s mindset: an identity built in the details, in the precision of the writing, not just in volume.

A place in the new wave of Rap Camer

Trois Officiel isn’t navigating this alone. The collective belongs to a generation of artists reshaping Cameroonian rap track by track — alongside names like LiFkA, Diablit237, Shapat, and Styfler90. It’s an entire scene that, after the historic figures of the 2000s, is claiming its own space, with freer, more urban writing, and a musical identity firmly connected to the country’s social and cultural realities.

What stands out, listening to the group’s evolution from Marlboro to 3,14, is a trajectory that refuses shortcuts: carefully chosen features, remixes that bridge Francophone and Anglophone scenes, and a release rhythm that never lets the audience catch their breath. For a still-young group, that’s a résumé that speaks for itself — no need for a grand Hollywood origin story, just tracks that keep coming and a reputation that keeps growing, neighborhood by neighborhood, playlist by playlist.

Discography (to date)

Album

• Marlboro — September 30, 2023 (7 tracks, 99 Cartel)

EP

• 3,14 — October 24, 2025 (Trilogie)

Key singles

• “Marlboro” (2023)
• “QTMP” (2024)
• “En Même Temps” (2024)
• “Le Choix” (2024)
• “Bahat” feat. Stormz Kill It (May 2025)
• “Ça Teh” (2025)
• “Cheval de Trois” and “Cheval de Trois (II)” feat. D’Slyk Gongolo, Torch City & Yxng Prido (2025)
• “IFQCR 1” and “IFQCR 2” (2025)
• “Macabo” (2025)
• “C’est Chaud” (2025)
• “Trojan” (2025, EP 3,14)
• “Jedolo” feat. Diablit (2025, EP 3,14)
• “On Fait Ça Bien” (2026)

Notable features

• “Freemoov Camer Cypher 2025” alongside B-NAI, Dashor and Trois Officiel

FAQ

How old is Trois Officiel? Trois Officiel is a group, not a solo artist, so individual age doesn’t directly apply. The collective has been active since 2023. Members’ ages and birth dates have not been made public.

What is Trois Officiel’s real name? Abdel Kader and L’Otre là.

What is Trois Officiel’s ethnicity? This information has not been disclosed by the group and cannot be confirmed.

What province or city is Trois Officiel from? The group is from Yaoundé Nord, in Cameroon’s Centre Region — an origin they proudly claim in their public messaging.

What music genre does Trois Officiel play? Trois Officiel makes Cameroonian Hip-Hop/Rap (“Rap Camer”), marked by direct urban lyricism and collaborations that bridge the country’s Francophone and Anglophone rap scenes.

Where can I listen to Trois Officiel? The group is available on major streaming platforms (Apple Music, with tracks also indexed on Shazam and Audiomack), as well as YouTube, where official videos are published.

Has Trois Officiel won any awards? No official awards are publicly documented to date. The group is mainly recognized for its consistent output and growing footprint on the Cameroonian rap scene.

Social Media & Online Presence

• YouTube: @TROISOFFICIEL — official channel, music videos and content
• Instagram : @trois_officiel
• Facebook : @trois237
• X (Twitter) : @trois_officiel

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