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The video “Quand je partirai,” released in 2013, climbed from 99th to 1nd place on the Apple Music Videos chart in Benin, according to the 8 September report.
The Congo Mboka Vibe festival brought together music, dance, DJ sets, and urban performances on 5 and 6 September at the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts, with Gaz Mawete as the main headliner.
“B4 B4” by Davido, featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, remains number 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100 for a fifth week, matching the singer’s longest reign on this chart.
Roseline Layo’s new single “Bara” makes its debut in the weekly YouTube Top 15 in Côte d’Ivoire, while also securing a spot on the podium in Senegal.
Released at the end of 2024, Espoir 2000’s “Respectez” resurfaces in the Ivorian digital news: the track appears in 18th place in the latest available daily YouTube Côte d’Ivoire ranking.
Gadji Celi invites the Ivorian public on 31 October 2026 to the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan for “Apothéose,” a concert announced as the finale of his 40 years of career.
Beninese clarinetist Landry Padonou took part on 30 August in Châtellerault, France, in the largest clarinet ensemble certified by Guinness World Records, with 1,381 participants.
With “Omanh’O,” Nash reignites her musical activity ahead of her jubilee. The 25-year concert is scheduled for 20 November 2026 at the Anoumabo hall of the Palais de la Culture.
Ivorian rapper TRK confirms his rise in local charts: “Deutsche Qualitat” holds the 7th spot on Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire this 9 September, while the album “2026 Golden Run” remains at No. 2.
On 9 September, Rema unveiled a snippet of “Oh No” and announced the single’s release for Friday 11 September 2026.
Ivorian rapper Sindika invites fans on Saturday 12 September to La Playa, on the Bassam road, for the first edition of “LA ROMA,” a concert-concept designed as a new chapter in his stage universe.
Beninese diva Angélique Kidjo and Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour will unite their repertoires on March 24, 2027, at the Grand Rex in Paris for a unique date in France announced as part of their project “Chimes of Freedom.”
Released on 4 September, MILO’s “1 MESSAGE: JESUS” climbed to the 6th spot on Apple Music albums in Côte d’Ivoire after a jump of 51 places. This surge extends a week already marked by three certifications announced by the artist.
Fanicko will celebrate ten years of career on 19 September 2026 at the Théâtre de verdure of the French Institute of Benin in Cotonou, with a concert announced as one of the highlights of the cultural season.
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest celebrates the tenth anniversary of his album “Nowhere Cool” by announcing a special live experience. Tickets are set to go on sale on September 11, while the venue remains undisclosed.
French rapper Tiakola is scheduled to perform in Cotonou on December 27, 2026, as part of an eight-date African tour. The Beninese stop coincides with the new edition of WeLovEya.
Yemi Alade is preparing her comeback with a self-titled album. The Nigerian star has set the release of “It’s Yemi Alade” for September 11, 2026, following several singles and a new video with Don Jazzy.
“Forgiveness,” “Gratitude,” and “WHY LOVE” occupy the top three spots on the Apple Music Benin chart for the week of September 8.
The music video for “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup performed by Shakira and Burna Boy, has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. A new global milestone for Nigerian Afrobeats.
Beninese Axel Merryl and Burundian Sat-B give new momentum to “Ropero.” The track has surpassed 900,000 views on YouTube while its promotion continues in Kenya.
