Defao was a Congolese singer-songwriter. He was a member of the prominent soukous groups Grand Zaiko Wawa and Choc Stars.
He formed his own group, Big Stars, in 1991, which accompanied him in all his performances. He has composed several hits, most of which were composed in the late 1980s, including "Amour Scolaire", "Famille Kikuta", and "Solange Lima." He died from complications of COVID-19 in Douala, Cameroon, on December 27, 2021, four days before his 63rd birthday.