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WeRenoi A prodigious shooting star
Flashmag! Issue 162 July 2025
The French music scene recently lost an iconic figure, Jérémy Bana Owona, better known as Werenoi, who died tragically on May 17, 2025 at the age of 31. A native of Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, and born on January 30, 1994 in Melun, Werenoi quickly established himself as a key artist on the French rap scene, marking his era with his discretion, raw talent and meteoric rise. His career, punctuated by commercial success and artistic acclaim, bears witness to a deep and lasting impact on the French music scene.
Born Jeremy Bana-Owona, Werenoi was born on January 30, 1994 in Melun and grew up in Montreuil, Seine- Saint-Denis. Although born of Cameroonian parents, Werenoi was known for his great discretion, sharing very little information about his origins and private life with his public. This desire for mystery, a strategy reminiscent of that of the duo PNL, fueled the fascination of his fans, who got to know him mainly through his music, which he considered the best way to express himself. He claimed a taste for modesty, reserve and hard work, values he attributed to his Cameroonian upbringing.
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