Black M at Femua: Writing an Album in Africa Is Inspiring
Black M, former member of French rap group Sexion d'Assaut, performed at the Festival des musiques urbaines d'Anoumabo (Femua) in Côte d'Ivoire. The rapper, of Guinean origin, recently moved to Côte d'Ivoire and was named cultural ambassador of Guinea. In an interview with Fatimata Wane on France 24's 'À l'Affiche', he discussed his deep connection to Africa and the creative inspiration of writing an album on the continent. Black M represents a new vision of Africa as creative, ambitious, and forward-looking. The festival highlights urban music and African cultural dynamism.
Key facts
- Black M performed at Femua festival in Anoumabo, Côte d'Ivoire.
- He is a former member of Sexion d'Assaut.
- He recently moved to Côte d'Ivoire.
- He was named cultural ambassador of Guinea.
- He gave an interview to Fatimata Wane on France 24's 'À l'Affiche'.
- He described writing an album in Africa as 'very inspiring'.
- He is of Guinean origin.
- The interview aired on May 7, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Black M
Institutions
- Sexion d'Assaut
- France 24
- Festival des musiques urbaines d'Anoumabo (Femua)
Locations
- Anoumabo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Guinea
- Africa