Boubé

Born in Niger, Boubé grew up in the village of Iferouane (on the edge of the Ténéré desert), which hosts the most critical Kel Tamasheq music festival. It was in the hypnotic atmosphere of this village, nestling at the foot of the Tamgak mountains and surrounded by herds of ostriches and dromedaries, that Boubé learned music.

Boubé, a multi-instrumentalist artist, immerses his listeners in the enchanting atmosphere of the desert and the richness of Tamasheq culture. This experience perfectly embodies the artist’s aspirations: weaving intercultural connections, fostering sharing and promoting harmony between communities. A self-taught musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist, he has been touring since the age of 13 with various groups in Africa. In 2012-2013, he played with Bombino as a percussionist and drummer. The following year, he continued his career with the group Mdou Moctar, both of which are respected figures in Kel Tamasheq music. His first album, Issaktan, was released in 2023, and his recent album, Voyager, was released in 2025. His music speaks of peace and friendship and always inspires travel. In 2024, this charismatic artist won the Syli d’Argent Award at the 17th edition of the Syli d’Or de la Musique du Monde.

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