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Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara headline FEMUA 2026

Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara headline FEMUA 2026

Summary

The FEMUA 2026 music festival will feature famous African singers Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara as the main performers. The event, held in Ivory Coast, celebrates various African music styles and includes cultural activities, with Gabon as the special guest country this year.

Key Facts

  • FEMUA is a major African music festival held in Anoumabo and Dimbokro, Ivory Coast.
  • It has been running for 18 years and showcases many African musical styles like Afrobeat, rumba, and rap.
  • Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara are the headline artists for FEMUA 2026.
  • The festival was created by A'Salfo, the lead singer of Magic System.
  • Gabon is the special guest country featured at this year's festival.
  • The event also includes many cultural activities beyond just music concerts.
  • Congolese star Fally Ipupa is celebrating 20 years in music with new albums and concerts in Paris.
  • Palestinian artists are displaying work about the human impact of the Gaza conflict at a Paris gallery during the festival period.
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