Dobet Gnahoré is one of West Africa’s most powerful musical voices, blending pulsating afropop, modern rhythms, and dance performances to highlight social justice and women’s liberation. For two decades, Gnahoré has toured extensively around the world, and now she’s finally coming to ALICE, as the album-releasing star from Côte d’Ivoire will perform this spring.

The Grammy-winning singer, dancer, and percussionist Dobet Gnahoré is renowned as one of West Africa’s strongest musical voices, known for her impressive fusion of traditional African styles and captivating modern rhythms. With her powerful expression and commanding stage presence, she has long established herself as an international artist who connects her rich African heritage with universal messages of resilience and women’s empowerment. Born in Côte d’Ivoire and raised in an artistic environment, her father, the famous percussionist Boni Gnahoré, founded the cultural center Ki-Yi M’Bock. It was here that Dobet Gnahoré mastered singing, dancing, and a variety of African instruments, and she has since toured the world tirelessly, focusing on social justice and equality through captivating afropop and gripping dance and percussion performances on stage.

Dobet Gnahoré’s music spans a wide range, from the infectious rhythms of traditional African music to more modern, global genres. She sings in several African languages, but in recent years, she has primarily written songs in her native tongue, Béte. Her latest album, “Zouzou” (2024), meaning angel, is a tribute to Africa’s future, particularly dedicated to the continent’s children and youth. With a career spanning two decades and six album releases, Dobet Gnahoré is more relevant than ever. We are proud to present her at ALICE this March.