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Afro B celebrates his Ivorian roots on 'Mapouka'

Afro B celebrates his Ivorian roots on 'Mapouka'

Summary

Afro B, a British Afrobeats artist, released a new song called "Mapouka" that honors his Ivorian heritage. The song is the first single from his upcoming album "Afro Ivoire." The article also highlights French singer-songwriter Yoa, who began making music during the COVID-19 pandemic and won a major French music award last year.

Key Facts

  • Afro B is known for the hit "Drogba (Joanna)" which was one of the first Afrobeats songs to hit the US charts.
  • He has worked with artists like French Montana and Chris Brown.
  • "Mapouka" celebrates Afro B’s roots in Ivory Coast and is part of his upcoming album "Afro Ivoire."
  • Yoa is a French singer-songwriter who originally trained as an actress.
  • She started creating music during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • Yoa's lyrics focus on personal themes such as mental health and sexual assault.
  • Last year, Yoa won the award for Best New Live Act at France’s Victoires de la Musique.
  • Yoa is re-releasing her debut album titled “La Favorite.”
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