Trajectoire — Portrait No. 14 The last great live-music fortune built without owning the masters On Saturday 12 September, a 58-year-old woman who lived with the symptoms of an incurable neurological disease for seventeen years before being diagnosed will walk onto the stage of Europe’s largest indoor arena, in front of 30,000 people. Behind the...

Angélique Kidjo, from Ouidah to Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, August 18, 2026 It took forty-three years to travel from a stage in Cotonou to a stretch of pavement on Hollywood Boulevard. On August 18, 2026, under the palm trees across from the Roosevelt Hotel, at 7011, Angélique Kidjo unveiled the 2,854th star on the Walk...

A historic page is being written for Africa. In 2026, legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo will become the first African diva to have her name engraved on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization in charge of designating each year the...

A multi-talented artist, Mounira Mitchala has become an iconic figure in Chadian and African music. Through her inspiring melodies and deep social commitment, she has crafted a remarkable career where art serves as a powerful force for peace and development. Mounira Khalil Alio, known artistically as Mounira Mitchala, was born on September 19, 1979, in...

The Cameroonian music scene was electrified at the Balafon Music Awards 2024, an event celebrating artistic excellence and innovation in the country’s music industry. The evening, held on Thursday, December 12 in Douala, was marked by memorable performances and prestigious awards, including the crowning of Cysoul as Artist of the Year, a recognition that caps...

Elisabeth Apampa, the General Delegate of the IYé Festival, unveils her inspiring journey and vision for the festival. She discusses her commitment to cultural diversity, social inclusion, and the elevation of local talents. Elisabeth, could you tell us about your journey and the inspiration that led you to the creation of the IYé Festival, of...

Axelle Saint-Cirel, a talented mezzo-soprano, captivated the world during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her rendition of La Marseillaise, performed from the rooftop of the Grand Palais, was a highlight of the ceremony. This article delves into the exceptional journey of this young artist. Axelle Saint-Cirel, a 28-year-old mezzo-soprano, made a significant...

Tonight, the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a breathtaking spectacle, not only for the 300,000 spectators present on the banks of the Seine, but also for the 4 billion viewers around the globe. At the heart of this global event was French pop star Aya Nakamura, whose performance captivated the worldwide...

La chanteuse camerounaise a remporté la plus haute distinction de la compétition organisée dans le cadre de cet événement. Le Tanit d’Or des Journées musicales de Carthage (JMC) 2019 est revenu à la Camerounaise Lornoar pour son projet “100% Lornoar”. La nouvelle est tombée le jeudi 17 octobre dernier, veille de la clôture de cet...