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DRAMA . 1987 . 1h 58m . 5.0/10

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Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga dreams of becoming a famous singer and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafés where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.

Starring Justine Sengue, Alexandre Zanga
5.0/10
Rating
1h 58m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Badiaga poster

Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga dreams of becoming a famous singer and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafés where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.

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Year context
Badiaga was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They d...
Badiaga is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 58m.

CAST (2)

JS
Justine Sengue
AZ
Alexandre Zanga

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Country
CM
Rating
5.0/10 (3 votes)

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What is Badiaga about?
Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga dreams of becoming a famous singer and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafés where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.
How long is Badiaga?
Badiaga has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Badiaga?
The cast of Badiaga includes Justine Sengue, Alexandre Zanga.
What is the rating of Badiaga?
Badiaga has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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