Werenoi: A tribute concert honoring the rapper scheduled at the Accor Arena in Paris in March 2026

On May 17, 2025, Werenoi sadly passed away at just 31 years old. Born Jérémy Bana Owona in Melun (Seine-et-Marne), he grew up in Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) and quickly established himself as one of the most influential figures in French rap. His reputation was cemented with standout albums such as "Carré" (2023), "Pyramide" (2024), and "Diamant Noir" (2025). The artist was even scheduled to perform at Paris La Défense Arena on January 30, 2026.

Since his passing, the number of plays for Werenoi's albums has remained steady. His records "Diamant Noir" and "Pyramide 2" are even among the top 10 best-selling albums of 2025 in France. 

To celebrate the artist and his career, Paris’s Accor Arena has announced a special tribute concert dedicated to the rapper. This unique event is set to take place on the evening of Wednesday, March 25, 2026. If you’re interested in paying your respects to Werenoi, don’t miss the ticket sales opening. The pre-sale for the concert at the Accor Arena kicks off this Thursday, January 8, at noon, with general ticket sales starting Friday, January 9, at 10 a.m.

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So, what exactly can we expect from this tribute concert to Werenoi? For an entire evening, French rap will come together to honor the artist and his legacy. As of now, the official lineup of performers has not yet been announced. However, we hope that several prominent figures in French rap, who collaborated with Werenoi, will be part of the event. We’re thinking of artists like Ninho, Tiakola, PLK, Lacrim, Aya Nakamura, Damso, SDM, Gunna, Kalash, as well as Hamza and SCH. Stay tuned to find out which rappers will make an appearance on March 25 at the Accor Arena in Paris for this tribute to Werenoi. 

Additionally, the Accor Arena has announced that exclusive footage from the upcoming documentary about the rapper will be screened during the concert. It’s worth noting that a film chronicling Werenoi's career is set to premiere on Netflix on January 31.