From the embassy to the Zénith: Djelykaba Bintou carries Guinea to Paris in two days

Paris (France), November 5, 2026. Only two days to go before the big night. On Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m., Djelykaba Bintou Kouyaté takes over the stage of the Zénith Paris – La Villette for her “Audace” concert — a first for the Guinean singer, and a date the whole diaspora is waiting for.

An audience at the embassy before the big night

On Monday, November 2, the artist was received by Aboubacar Sidiki Camara, Guinea's ambassador to France. The talks focused on the cultural significance of the event and on the positive image of Guinea that the singer carries internationally. The embassy praised her standing as a cultural ambassador of the country.

“As an artist, you have to speak for those who cannot speak.” — Djelykaba Bintou

“Audace”, the November 7 concert

The “Audace” show promises a journey through her repertoire, from the Mandingo songs of her roots to the tracks of her album “Renaissance” (2025). The singer has invited a star guest: Petit Kandia. Her official website announced as early as October 19 that the concert was sold out — a sign of the anticipation surrounding this first headline date in Paris.

The griot's daughter who became the “Big Boss”

Daughter of griot Djely Kaba, raised on Mandingo songs, Djelykaba Bintou has won everything in ten years: the AFRIMA in 2021, five Victoires de la musique guinéenne in 2025, and the title of Best West African Artist at the PRIMUD. On Saturday, that whole journey takes the Zénith stage.