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Wèrè Wèrè Music

Paris independent label founded by the producer Binetou Sylla, focused on French-speaking African artists.

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Binetou Sylla

Paris-based independent label founded by producer Binetou Sylla, focused on developing French-speaking African artists. Since April 2024, Sylla and Wèrè Wèrè Music have partnered with Universal Music France and Capitol France to lead the Def Jam Africa brand across French-speaking African markets.

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