Tiken Jah Fakoly

Tiken Jah Fakoly

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Tiken Jah Fakoly is an influential Ivorian reggae artist celebrated for his socially conscious music and activism. He has inspired many through his powerful lyrics that address issues such as social justice, peace, and unity. Following the untimely death of fellow reggae artist Naâman, Fakoly paid tribute to him on social media, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of such a young and vibrant talent in the reggae community.

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Tiken Jah Fakoly returned to the Baía das Gatas stage after 20 years, performing reggae linked to African roots.

Terceira noite viaja do Carnaval do Mindelo ao reggae africano
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-08-09
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Tiken Jah Fakoly is one of the artists performing at the Festival Baía das Gatas.

​42.ª Festival Baía das Gatas prestará uma homenagem aos Tubarões Azuis
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-07-30
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Tiken Jah Fakoly will also perform at the Festival da Baía das Gatas.

​Leo Santana abre e MC Cabelinho fecha as quatro noites do Festival da Baía das Gatas
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-07-28
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The sound engineer for the album is associated with Tiken Jah Fakoly.

Musique : Burning Tagara revient avec son album  Arkiyoma
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-03-05
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Tiken Jah Fakoly is another artist collaborating with Tom Frager on his album.

Rendu célèbre avec le tube Lady Melody dans les années 90, le surfer chanteur Tom Frager s’apprête à sortir un 5e album et s’engage pour la protection des océans
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-08-23
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Tiken Jah Fakoly's engaged messages resonated under the stars of Essaouira.

Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du monde : une clôture haute en rythmes
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-22
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Tiken Jah Fakoly, an immense figure of African reggae, will deliver a committed performance at the festival.

Maâlem Najib Oubelkas, Tiken Jah Fakoly et Fehd Benchemsi rejoignent le line-up du Festival Gnaoua
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-03
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Tiken Jah Fakoly paid tribute to Naâman on Instagram, expressing sadness over his passing.

Mort du chanteur reggae Naâman à l’âge de 34 ans
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-02-08
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