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Juste Shani: Rising French Rapper on Festival Tour

other · 2026-04-27

Juste Shani, a French rapper of Senegalese and Congolese descent, is emerging as a significant voice in French rap. She performed on April 25, 2026, at Théâtre de Verdure in Dakar to promote her EP Diamant Noir. Known for her sharp lyrics, technical rap, and advocacy for women's rights, she was interviewed by Léa Boutin-Rivière before her set at Printemps de Bourges. Born in Essonne, she is touring festivals this summer, including Brussels on May 21, Marseille's Marsattac on June 13, and Les Francofolies de la Réunion in early September. Her Diamant Noir Tour continues in France until early December.

Key facts

  • Juste Shani is a French rapper of Senegalese and Congolese origin.
  • She performed at Théâtre de Verdure in Dakar on April 25, 2026.
  • Her EP is titled Diamant Noir.
  • She is known for technical rap and women's rights themes.
  • Léa Boutin-Rivière interviewed her before Printemps de Bourges.
  • She was born in Essonne.
  • Summer festival tour includes Brussels (May 21), Marsattac (June 13), and Francofolies de la Réunion (early September).
  • Diamant Noir Tour runs in France until early December.

Entities

Artists

  • Juste Shani

Institutions

  • RFI

Locations

  • Dakar
  • Senegal
  • Essonne
  • France
  • Brussels
  • Belgium
  • Marseille
  • Réunion

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