DJ Arafat
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ange Didier Houon |
| Also known as | Arafat DJ 3500 voltes Arafat Muana Yorobo 5500 voltes Apache 8500 voltes Sao Tao le dictateur Commandant Zabra Zeus D'Afrique Termistocle Influemento Ave Cesar Beerus Sama Daishikan, Yorobo |
| Born | 26 January 1986 Cocody, Ivory Coast |
| Died | 12 August 2019 (aged 33) Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Genres | Coupé-Décalé |
| Website | djarafat3500voltes1 |
Ange Didier Houon (26 January 1986 – 12 August 2019) also known as DJ Arafat, or Arafat Muana, a disc jockey in "Shangaï" on Princess Street (Rue Princesse, located in Yopougon, Ivory Coast), was an Ivorian DJ and singer[1] who made music of the Coupé-Décalé genre.
Life and Career
He was the son of Tina Glamour, also an artist, and the deceased musician Houon Pierre.[2] He was considered one of the most popular African artists in Francophone countries around the world. DJ Arafat is one of the first musician in Ivory Coast to obtain 1 million YouTube views in less than a day. He achieved this feat on his song, ‘Moto Moto'.
Death
On 12 August, 2019, Arafat died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. His motorcycle was said to have collided with a car on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was subsequently admitted to a clinic in Abidjan for a skull fracture before eventually passing away at around 8 am GMT on Monday, August 12, 2019.[3][4][5][6]
Prediction about his death
On 27 March 2018, The Prophetess and President of the NGO MINOGE, Bénie Marthe predicted his death. In the prediction, She said, "God asks Arafat Dj to work hard for the happiness of widows and orphans. He has to help these people because they need him". She also returned to the case between Beerus Sama and the family of young Marc Nai. She said, "In this conflict between Arafat Dj and the Nai family, the artist has the means to cope. Arafat Dj will get by. But the devil is shaking his tail. His enemies want to defeat him. And, if he is not careful, this case may lead to his death." She added, "Dj Arafat is a blessed child pursued by the devil."[7]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 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 |
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| 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
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Maplôrly | Best West African Video | Won |
| Concert a Korhogo | Best African Performance | Won[8] |
Tours
| Name | Dates | Countries visited | Album |
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| Réconciliation | July to August 2010 | Cameroon, Mali, Ivory Coast | Gladiator & Roi du Kpangor |
References
- ^ "Nigerians top nominees for MTV Africa music awards with Zain 2010". WorldStage. MTV. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "DJ Arafat | Bongo Exclusive". Bongo Exclusive. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ^ "Top African star dies in motorbike crash, aged 33". BBC News. 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
- ^ "Ivory Coast music star DJ Arafat killed in road crash". France 24. 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
- ^ AfricaNews (2019-08-12). "Famed Ivorian musician, DJ Arafat, dies in motor accident in Abidjan, president Ouattara show his regret on his official Facebook page and many other celebrities around the world". Africanews. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Who was DJ Arafat and how did he die?". The Sun. 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
- ^ "PROPHETESS WARNS DJ ARAFAT "THIS CASE MAY LEAD TO DEATH"". Bblackafrica. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ http://pulse.com.gh/music/wamva-2016-diamond-platnumz-shatta-wale-beyonce-win-big-see-full-list-of-winners-id5963000.html
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