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Gulf Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, dies at age 31
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, has died at the age of 31, his producer and record company said. The artist, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the number 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024 according to the ranking of the National Union of Phonographic Industry, which includes in-store and e-commerce sales as well as plays on streaming services. "It's with immense sadness that we've learned of Werenoi's passing,' his record company Believe said on Instagram. "All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him.' "Rest in peace my brother, I love you,' his producer Babs posted on X. French media report Werenoi died early Saturday in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death has not been made public. This photo shows Werenoi is performing on the stage. AFP Werenoi first became known to the French public in 2021 when he posted his song "Guadalajara' on YouTube and it was viewed hundreds of thousand times. He released three albums, "Carré' in 2023, "Pyramide' the next year and "Diamant Noir' last month, making him one of the biggest names in French rap. Several French rappers posted tributes on social media. French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura, who featured on his second album, wrote : "Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially.' "He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines,' singer Pascal Obispo, who had accompanied Werenoi on the piano at a 2023 Paris concert, told French newspaper Le Parisien. Associated Press
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, dies at age 31
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, has died at the age of 31, his producer and record company said. The artist, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the number 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024 according to the ranking of the National Union of Phonographic Industry, which includes in-store and e-commerce sales as well as plays on streaming services. 'It's with immense sadness that we've learned of Werenoi's passing,' his record company Believe said on Instagram. 'All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him.' 'Rest in peace my brother, I love you,' his producer Babs posted on X. French media report Werenoi died early Saturday in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death has not been made public. Also Read | 'Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn't greet me like he used to': Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with stars during prime A post shared by 🔱WE RENOI🔱 (@we_renoi) A post shared by 🔱WE RENOI🔱 (@we_renoi) Werenoi first became known to the French public in 2021 when he posted his song 'Guadalajara' on YouTube and it was viewed hundreds of thousand times. He released three albums, 'Carré' in 2023, 'Pyramide' the next year and 'Diamant Noir' last month, making him one of the biggest names in French rap. Several French rappers posted tributes on social media. French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura, who featured on his second album, wrote: 'Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially.' 'He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines,' singer Pascal Obispo, who had accompanied Werenoi on the piano at a 2023 Paris concert, told French newspaper Le Parisien.
LeMonde
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
Rapper Werenoi, France's top-selling music artist in 2023-2024, has died at 31
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, died on Saturday, May 17, at the age of 31, his producer and record company said. "Rest in peace my brother, I love you," his producer Babs posted on X, confirming French media reports that Werenoi had died early on Saturday, in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death has not been made public. "It's with immense sadness that we've learned of Werenoi's passing," his record company Believe said on Instagram. "All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him." The artist, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the number 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024 according to the ranking compiled by the National Union of Phonographic Industry, which includes in-store and e-commerce sales, as well as plays on streaming services. Werenoi first became known to the French public in 2021 when he posted his song "Guadalajara" on YouTube and it was viewed hundreds of thousand times. He released three albums, Carré in 2023, Pyramide the next year and Diamant Noir last month, making him one of the biggest names in French rap. Several French rappers posted tributes on social media. French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura, who featured on his second album, wrote: "Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially." "He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines," singer Pascal Obispo, who had accompanied Werenoi on the piano at a 2023 Paris concert, told French newspaper Le Parisien.
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rapper Werenoi, France's Top Music Artist, Dies At 31
Last Updated: French rapper Werenoi, born Jérémy Bana Owona, has died at 31. Known for hits like "Guadalajara" and albums "Carré" and "Pyramide," he topped charts in 2023 and 2024. France's rap scene has lost one of its brightest stars. Werenoi, the rapper who dominated music charts over the past two years, has died at the age of 31, his producer and record label confirmed on Saturday. Born Jérémy Bana Owona, Werenoi soared to the top of the French music industry, with his albums becoming bestsellers in both 2023 and 2024. Data from the National Union of Phonographic Industry placed him at the forefront of album sales—factoring in physical purchases, online orders, and streaming figures. Sharing the heartbreaking news, his label Believe posted on Instagram: 'It's with immense sadness that we've learned of Werenoi's passing. All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him." His longtime producer Babs paid tribute with a simple yet emotional message on X: 'Rest in peace my brother, I love you." Local media outlets report that the rapper died early Saturday morning at a hospital in Paris. The cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. Werenoi first captured public attention in 2021 with his breakout track 'Guadalajara," which went viral on YouTube and set the stage for his rapid rise. He went on to release three successful albums—Carré in 2023, Pyramide in 2024, and his most recent project, Diamant Noir, just last month—cementing his place as a leading force in French rap. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists and fans alike. Aya Nakamura, who collaborated with him on his second album, wrote on social media: 'Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially." Veteran musician Pascal Obispo, who performed alongside Werenoi during a 2023 concert in Paris, spoke to Le Parisien about the late rapper's artistry: 'He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines." (with inputs from AP) First Published:
Hamilton Spectator
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, dies at age 31
PARIS (AP) — Rapper Werenoi, France's biggest-selling music artist in recent years, has died at the age of 31, his producer and record company said. The artist, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the number 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024 according to the ranking of the National Union of Phonographic Industry, which includes in-store and e-commerce sales as well as plays on streaming services. 'It's with immense sadness that we've learned of Werenoi's passing,' his record company Believe said on Instagram. 'All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him.' 'Rest in peace my brother, I love you,' his producer Babs posted on X. French media report Werenoi died early Saturday in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death has not been made public. Werenoi first became known to the French public in 2021 when he posted his song 'Guadalajara' on YouTube and it was viewed hundreds of thousand times. He released three albums, 'Carré' in 2023, 'Pyramide' the next year and 'Diamant Noir' last month, making him one of the biggest names in French rap. Several French rappers posted tributes on social media. French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura , who featured on his second album, wrote : 'Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially.' 'He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines,' singer Pascal Obispo, who had accompanied Werenoi on the piano at a 2023 Paris concert, told French newspaper Le Parisien.
