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The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Werenoi dead: Rapper dies aged 31 just hours before gig after being rushed to hospital as tributes pour in
FRENCH rapper Werenoi has died at the age of 31 from a heart attack - just hours before his performance, reports say. Jeremy Bana Owana, known as Werenoi, has been confirmed dead by his producer Babs. Advertisement 2 Werenoi has died at the age of 31 Credit: AFP 2 The rapper was set to perform at a gig in Lyon on Saturday night Credit: Getty The rapper was hospitalised after going into cardio-respiratory arrest, according to French outlet After being admitted into intensive care, he died in the early hours of Saturday morning. His producer Babs wrote on X: "Rest in peace my brother I love you!!!" Radio host Musa shared Bab's post and wrote on X: "My condolences to his loved ones..." Advertisement Werenoi, who boasted more than 6.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, had the best-selling record in France in 2023. Some of his popular tracks include Scarface, Solitaire, Laboratoire, Chemin d'or and Ciao featuring Ninho.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
French rapper Werenoi dead aged 31 after being rushed to hospital before concert
Werenoi, who real name is Jeremy Bana Owana, was confirmed to have died by his producer Babs. A rapper has tragically died just hours before he was due to perform a gig. French rapper Werenoi, was rushed to hospital but sadly died later, he was just 31. According to local reports, Werenoi, whose real name is Jeremy Bana Owana, was confirmed to have died by his producer Babs. He wrote on X: "Rest in peace my brother I love you!!!" French music news outlet reported the rapper was hospitalised after going into cardio-respiratory arrest." As the Mirror reports, Owana was admitted into an intensive care unit, but he sadly died in the early hours of Saturday morning. Werenoi's producer's post. The star won Album of the Year in his home country's awards Les Flammes in 2024. He didn't appear in person to accept his award, instead sending a video message of himself. He could be seen with a cast on his arm. He told fans he had been the victim of a "serious injury", adding: "It's just postponed, we'll see you soon." Werenoi, who boasts more than 6.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, went on to release a number of popular tracks. They include Scarface, Solitaire, Laboratoire, Chemin d'or and Ciao featuring Ninho. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He also had the best-selling record in France in 2023, with the album Carre. He also achieved success in 2024 with Pyramide. The rapper, of Cameroonian descent, last shared a video on Instagram on May 1. Fans flocked to his last social media post to pay tribute to the star. One wrote: "Rest in peace the goat one of the best gone too soon courage to the family." Another added: "It reminds us that all this money, this life, this luxury - well the day we are no longer there is nothing, let's make the most of life may God protect you all." Werenoi was due to play at Azar Club in Lyon, France tonight. The event description read: "French rap's number one, Werenoi, is coming to the Azar Club in Lyon for an exclusive showcase on Saturday, May 17th. "Werenoi has just released his new album, and for this first edition of JACKPOT, you'll be among the very first to experience it live. A unique evening, designed to make an impression, in one of the most iconic clubs on the Lyon scene."
