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Biama Dance Revives Coupé-Décalé in Ivory Coast

other · 2026-04-29

A new musical movement called biama has emerged in Ivory Coast, reviving the popular coupé-décalé genre. Originating five years ago in the streets of Yopougon, a commune of Abidjan, biama is faster and more raw than its predecessor. It promotes an explosive dance style that has gained significant traction on social media platforms.

Key facts

  • Biama is a new musical movement in Ivory Coast.
  • It revives the coupé-décalé genre.
  • Biama originated five years ago.
  • It emerged in the streets of Yopougon, Abidjan.
  • Biama is faster and more raw than coupé-décalé.
  • It promotes an explosive dance style.
  • The dance is very popular on social media.

Entities

Artists

  • Sauce Graine
  • Arnold
  • Cédric Kouamé
  • Stéphane Doukouré
  • Douk Saga
  • Ange Didier Houon
  • DJ Arafat
  • Didi B
  • Himra
  • Kalomaman
  • Kehou Mousso
  • Ernesto Djédjé

Institutions

  • Baoulecore Archive Center
  • Jet 7
  • TikTok

Locations

  • Ivory Coast
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Yopougon
  • Abidjan
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Yopougon-Selmer
  • Angrè district
  • Paris

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