Overview

• Werenoi, whose real name was Jeremy Bana Owana, passed away in the early hours of May 17 after being hospitalized in Paris for cardio-respiratory arrest.
• The rapper was scheduled to perform an exclusive showcase at Azar Club in Lyon later that evening, which has been canceled following his death.
• His producer, Babs, confirmed the news on X, sharing a heartfelt tribute, while industry figures like Fred Musa and fans expressed their condolences online.
• Werenoi achieved significant success in recent years, including winning Album of the Year at Les Flammes 2024 and amassing over 6.7 million monthly Spotify listeners.
• Fans have revisited his last Instagram post from May 1, 2025, leaving messages of mourning and celebrating his impact on French rap.