Djelykaba Bintou

The revelation became queen of Guinean scene — Singer and composer — zouk, traditional music mandingue, Afrobeat

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Origine

Fria (Boké), Guinea — born 23 March 1993

Discipline

Singer and composer — zouk, traditional mandingue music, Afrobeat

Biographie

Bintou Kouyaté, known as Djelykaba Bintou, was born in Fria in a family of griots — daughter of the famous griot Djelykaba Kouyaté. Revealed solo in 2017, she rallied AFRIMA 2021 (African Revelation, Best Female Artist of West Africa), then five trophies at the Victories of Guinean Music 2025, including the Grand Prix — a first for a woman. In September 2026, she published "Renaissance", an artist's album at the top; on November 7, 2026, her concert "Audace" at the Zenith in Paris was a complete poster.

Nicknamed "La Patronne" (the Patronne), it is known as the 2021 emblem, and is carried by an organized fan community, the Patronat, the Best Community at the Showbiz Awards in Benin in March 2026, where it was also named the most influential artist in French-speaking Africa.

Distinctions and benchmarks

AFRIMA 2021 (Lagos): Best female artist of the year; African Revelation of the Year (Breakout Artist of the Year) · Winnings of Guinean Music 2021: Best female artist of the year; Best song of the year ("La Patronne") · 2021: African Music Ambassador in Mali · PRIMUD 2023: Selected, Best female artist of West Africa · Winnings of Guinean Music 2024: Best female artist of the year · Winnings of Guinean Music 2025 (7th edition, November 2025): five trophies in one evening, including the Grand Prix of the year — first woman to win it; Best song ("Nkelenta"); Best clip and Best collaboration ("Unique", feat.

Mia Guissé); Best female artist (5th year in a row) · Benin Showbiz Awards 2025: Best African Artist Francophone · Showbiz Awards (Benin, March 23, 2026): Most influential artist in French-speaking Africa; Best Community (the Patronate)

Discographie

M'ma affair Mara (album, 2017) · Love Story (album, 2019) · Diva (EP, 2023) · Only Love (EP, 2024) · Renaissance (album, September 25, 2026, Keyzit) — collaborations: Viviane Chidid ("I love only you"), Mia Guissé ("Single"), Sidiki Diabaté ("My Life")