Born in western Ivory Coast to a traditional singer mother, she relocated to Paris in 1982, where she won the César for Best Ivorian song in 1987 with Kéhi.

[1] Liz left the Ivory Coast in 1982 and settled in Paris, where she met the singer Rose Bâ and became acquainted with numerous African musicians.

Three years later she released her debut album, Mlen Gniniè, which was arranged by Sammy Massamba.

[1] Liz began touring in United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Burkina Faso.

[2] That year she performed at the 13th anniversary of Viva La Musica at the Bataclan theatre in Paris.