DJAOULI ENT.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Members : Mask On, Seny D, Sidjey
Genres : Rap Ivoire, Afro House, Bouyon, House, UK Bass, Amapiano, African golden era music (70s – 90s)
From the old fathers of coupé-décalé to young biamasseurs, rap ivoire parties, maquis bars, and zouglou clubs… Abidjan’s nightlife continues to produce new boucantiers. The latest addition, Djaouli Entertainment, or Djaouli.Ent, has been rocking the city since spring 2022. “Djaouli,” from the Nouchi word for “a turbulent, excited, and energetic person,” oscillates between electronic escapades and African urban cultures: “We see our parties as artistic, social, and community events.” The goal? “To break down barriers between genres, mix audiences of Ivorians, expats, Lebanese, and Asians, break down social divisions, and promote young musical creativity.”
United around hip-hop, Afro-dance, house, bouyon, and UK bass aesthetics, the collective has organized more than thirty free, daring parties rooted in African music, with one flagship event: the “Bôrô de Djaouli” parties. The music? “A field of exploration between genres, generations, and geographies!”
Starting next year, Djaouli Ent. will launch into production with the release of a first EP of remixes, as well as releases with like-minded organizations, rumored to include Moonshine and Blanc Manioc. Stay tuned!
Genres : Rap Ivoire, Afro House, Bouyon, House, UK Bass, Amapiano, African golden era music (70s – 90s)
From the old fathers of coupé-décalé to young biamasseurs, rap ivoire parties, maquis bars, and zouglou clubs… Abidjan’s nightlife continues to produce new boucantiers. The latest addition, Djaouli Entertainment, or Djaouli.Ent, has been rocking the city since spring 2022. “Djaouli,” from the Nouchi word for “a turbulent, excited, and energetic person,” oscillates between electronic escapades and African urban cultures: “We see our parties as artistic, social, and community events.” The goal? “To break down barriers between genres, mix audiences of Ivorians, expats, Lebanese, and Asians, break down social divisions, and promote young musical creativity.”
United around hip-hop, Afro-dance, house, bouyon, and UK bass aesthetics, the collective has organized more than thirty free, daring parties rooted in African music, with one flagship event: the “Bôrô de Djaouli” parties. The music? “A field of exploration between genres, generations, and geographies!”
Starting next year, Djaouli Ent. will launch into production with the release of a first EP of remixes, as well as releases with like-minded organizations, rumored to include Moonshine and Blanc Manioc. Stay tuned!
Rap Ivoire
Afro House
Bouyon
House
UK Bass
Amapiano