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Naïma Huber-Yahi Marks 40th Anniversary of Bobigny Raï Festival on France 24

festival-fair · 2026-10-04

On Sunday, historian Naïma Huber-Yahi, an expert on Maghrebi immigration to France, appeared on France 24 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Raï Festival in Bobigny. For this significant occasion, Huber-Yahi both wrote and performed in "Il était une fois le raï." The segment aired on 4 October 2026 as part of France 24's cultural offerings. The webpage featured technical information regarding YouTube cookie consent and a notice about a browser extension that might hinder video playback. Additional cultural highlights included the Louvre's donation appeal, David Djaïz's "La Méthode," nominated for the 2026 Prix Goncourt, and a review of a Céline Dion concert. The Raï anniversary feature can be found at france24.com/fr/vidéo/20261004-le-raï-fête-ses-40-ans-en-france.

Key facts

  • Naïma Huber-Yahi is a historian specializing in Maghrebi immigration to France.
  • She wrote and performed the show "Il était une fois le raï" for the 40th anniversary of the Raï Festival of Bobigny.
  • She was interviewed on France 24 on Sunday.
  • The France 24 item was published on 4 October 2026 at 15:59.
  • The page included a YouTube cookie consent notice for audience measurement and advertising.
  • A browser extension was reported to block the video player, requiring deactivation or uninstallation.
  • The page listed the Louvre's appeal for donations to restore the Cour du Sphinx.
  • "La Méthode" by David Djaïz was nominated for the 2026 Prix Goncourt, with Djaïz as guest on Parlons-en.

Entities

Artists

  • Naïma Huber-Yahi
  • David Djaïz
  • Alice Seeley Harris
  • Hector Guimard
  • Céline Dion

Institutions

  • France 24
  • Festival de Raï de Bobigny
  • Musée du Louvre
  • Prix Goncourt
  • Parlons-en
  • Village international de la gastronomie

Locations

  • France
  • Bobigny
  • Paris
  • Congo

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