Meet the modern griot spreading messages of hope through song, mixing traditional Bété rhythms with soul and jazz ...

Tens of thousands of fans of Ivorian singer DJ Arafat, star of the hugely popular musical style "coupe-decale" who died this month in a motorbike accident, gave him a spectacular send-off at the ...

Ivorian child star BB DJ, now Djey La Machine, resurfaced amid death rumours, showcasing his growth and talent in a viral ...

The recent announcement of the 2026 Les Flammes nominations has once again placed the spotlight on Himra, but behind the ...

Ivorian musician Didi B has released a new album where he reveals his two sides — an accomplished rapper and a versatile artist. "I’ve always tried different styles in my singles, but my albums were ...

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - As darkness falls over Ivory Coast's lagoon-side commercial capital a steady thumping cuts through the tropical night. But where once the thud of heavy weapons set the Abidjan's ...

DJ Arafat, an Ivorian singer with a huge following in francophone Africa, has died after a road accident in Abidjan, evoking a wave of tributes to the award-winning star of the "coupe-decale" dance ...

The musical group Zieti started when two American expats met two Ivorian musicians living in a seaside shantytown. They became fast friends, rehearsing on the beach and even recording a few tracks ...

Preface. A confluence of beginnings -- Introduction. Abidjan USA ; "Ballet" as nexus of discourses -- Vado Diomande. Kekene : the performance of oneness in NYC ; "If you aren't careful, you don't know ...