Born as Marie Joséphine Kama in Brazzaville, Congo, Dabany's parents originated from the Bateke people in Haut-Ogooué region in what is now southeastern Gabon.

Dabany grew up in a musical family and began to sing at an early age to her father's accordion accompaniment, while her brother played guitar.

She became involved in many social projects, including the promotion of women's rights, charities for children, etc.

Working with culture she created the musical group dedicated to the Gabonese Democratic Party, Kounabeli (Superstars), where she performed as lead singer.

Her acclaimed self titled album, Patience Dabany, in 1994 was produced and mixed by Grammy winning engineer Reggie Dozier and background vocals were sung by Los Angeles based vocal trio, HARMONY, consisting of Cydney Davis, Wendy Smith and Theresa Walker who also toured with Patience during her concerts in Gabon and in California.

Patience Dabany collaborated with many artists such as El DeBarge, Tabu Ley Rochereau, and Tshala Muana.

In June 2011, she participated in the "Great African Night" at the Stade de France, alongside many stars of the continent.