Jérémy Bana Owona

Jérémy Bana Owona

artist France

Known by his stage name Werenoi, Jérémy Bana Owona was a prominent French rapper who achieved remarkable success, topping album sales in France in both 2023 and 2024. He was celebrated for his introspective lyrics and unique blend of melancholic melodies, despite maintaining a low public profile. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 31, as confirmed by his producer on social media.

Born on May 17, 1993 (32 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
114,002
Power
4,518$
Sentiment
7.10
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 6.00 0.12% +10% 65,273,511 82,911 $2,700,000 3,430$
Canada 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 21,044 $1,700,000 941$
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 5,094,118 2,656 $62,000 32$
Dominican Republic 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,918 $89,000 57$
Luxembourg 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 625,978 443 $73,000 52$
Monaco 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 39,242 30 $7,800 6$
Totals 7 119,885,997 114,002 $4,631,800 4,518$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Werenoi, whose real name is Jérémy Bana Owona, was a prominent rapper in France known for his album sales. 8

Luxemburger Wort: Rapper Werenoi überraschend gestorben – Todesursache unklar

Monaco Monaco: Werenoi, Jérémy Bana Owona à l'état civil, s'est imposé comme l'artiste ayant vendu le plus d'albums en France en 2023 comme en 2024. 9

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: "Des gens mal intentionnés, inhumains": le producteur de Werenoi alerte sur la mise en ligne de fausses cagnottes après la mort du rappeur

Canada Canada: Rapper Werenoi, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the No. 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024. 9

The Globe and Mail: Rapper Werenoi, France’s biggest-selling music artist in recent years, dies at age 31

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Werenoi, the artist who sold the most records in France in 2023 and 2024, died at the age of 31. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Muere a los 31 años el rapero Werenoi, líder en discos vendidos en Francia

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Werenoi, the stage name of Jérémy Bana Owona, was a leading rapper in France who passed away at the age of 31. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Murió reconocido rapero a los 31 años, en pleno auge de su carrera

France France: Jérémy Bana Owona, known as Werenoi, was the top-selling rapper in France in 2023 and 2024 before his death at the age of 31. 7

Le Monde: Werenoi, rappeur numéro un des ventes d’albums en France en 2024, est mort à l’âge de 31 ans