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Ivorian DJ and singer
A.K.A.
Ange Didier Houon, Arafat Muana, Yorobo 5500 voltes, Apache 8500 voltes, Sao Tao le dictateur, Commandant Zabra, Zeus D'Afrique, Termistocle, Influemento, Ave Cesar, Beerus Sama, Daishikan
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
26 January 1986(Abidjan)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Ange Didier Huon (26 January 1986 - 12 August 2019) also known as DJ Arafat, or Arafat Muana, an ex-disc jockey in "Shangaï" on Princess Street (Rue Princesse, located in Yopougon, Ivory Coast), was an Ivorian DJ and singer who made music of the Coupé-Décalé genre.
He was the son of Tina Glamour, also an artist, and the deceased musician Houon Pierre. He was considered one of the most popular African artists in Francophone countries around the world. DJ Arafat is one of the first in his country Ivory Coast to obtain 1 million YouTube views in less than a day on his song ‘Moto Moto'. He died on August 12, 2019 in a fatal motorcycle accident in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Femmes | Obouo Music |
| 2009 | Don de Dieu | Obouo Music |
| 2010 | Gladiator | Nouvelle Donne |
| 2011 | Faison la fete | Obouo Music |
| 2012 | Baisboula Areguede | World Music |
| 2012 | Kpankaka | Obouo Productions |
| 2013 | Chebeler | Obouo Music |
| 2013 | Yorogang Vol. 1 | Akwaba |
| 2013 | Yorogang Vol. 2 | Akwaba |
| 2017 | Yorogang | Monstre Marin Corporation |
| 2018 | Renaissance | Universal Music Africa |
Singles
- 2008 : African Tonik with Mokobé, Mohamed Lamine and Mory Kante
- 2009 : Gladiator
- 2010 : Sao Tao en Lil Wayne (with Yvan Trésor)
- 2010 : Hymne officiel des Elephants pour Orange foot
- 2010 : Digital
- 2014 : Gbinchin Pintin
- 2014 : 2 Matin 3 le Soir
- 2014 : Yele Lele
- 2016 : Agbangnan
- 2016 : Mouvement Patata
- 2016 : Eto Files
- 2016 : Je Gagne Temps
- 2016 : Maplorly
- 2017 : Enfant béni
- 2017 : Faut Chercher Pour Toi
- 2018 : Dosabado
- 2018 : Tapis Vélo Afro Trap
- 2019 : Moto Moto
Musical collaborations
| Year | Title stone face | Collaborators | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Boucan | Molare & DJ Lewis | Boucan |
| 2005 | On va sauter | — | Grand Maquis |
| 2006 | Pipo | DJ Caloudji DJ TV5 & Serpent noir DJ | Mister Black Hits |
| 2006 | Mastiboulance | Papa Ministre and DJ Lewis | — |
| 2006 | Tu fais malin | Erickson Le Zulu | Africa wanted Vol. 3 |
| 2007 | Mon ami | DJ Rodrigue | — |
| 2008 | On aime trop ça | Alibi Montana | Coupé Décalé Mania Volume 2 |
| 2008 | Kpangor reload | Vetcho Lolas | — |
| 2009 | Reinta Fouinta | Debordeaux Leekunfa & Claire Bailly | — |
| 2009 | Lebede 2 | Debordeaux Leekunfa | — |
| 2009 | Spot 2009 (-18 ans) | DJ Karter | — |
| 2009 | Madame Monsieur | DJ TV3 | — |
| 2009 | Spécial Sesegnon | Debordeaux Leekunfa | — |
| 2007 | 25 25 Arachide reload | Debordeaux Leekunfa | — |
| 2009 | Lebede 2 | Debordeaux Leekunfa | — |
| 2009 | Guedjé wan houssa | DJ K-Lamite | — |
| 2010 | Kassamoulé | Serges Beynaud | — |
| 2010 | Sauterelle | Doliziana | — |
| 2010 | Zropoto 1 | Media la Fifa | Gladiator2555 |
| 2010 | Zropoto 2 | DJ Arafat | Zropoto |
| 2010 | Zropoto 3 | DJ Mix 1er | Zropoto |
| 2016 | Approchez Regardez | Kiff No Beat | — |
Awards
WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Maplôrly | Best West African Video | Won |
| Concert a Korhogo | Best African Performance | Won |
Tours
| Name | Dates | Countries visited | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Réconciliation | July to August 2010 | Cameroon, Mali, Ivory Coast | Gladiator & Roi du Kpangor |