Africa
Himra: The King of the Ivorian Drill
His texts, often committed, address varied themes such as the street, ambition and the reality of Ivorian youth.
The Ivorian rapper Himra, his real name Bakayoko Abdul Rahim was born on May 28, 1998 in Cocody, Ivory Coast
At the age of 9, he began competing against his friends in impromptu freestyles in the playground. Later, he gained attention within the group SBS before releasing his first project entitled Omega in 2018, composed of 14 tracks. This album includes notable collaborations with Aura Corp (Si tu es garçon), Sabe Joroko (C’est le wei) And Doliziana Debordo (S’envolement).
He then joins forces with J-Hate for the project Brutal in 2019.
In 2021, with the album Ivoire Drill King, he inaugurates his contract with Def Jam Recordings Africa. This project brings together several artists, including Mist Cash, Gazo, Tripa Gninnin, YoungPro and The Juice.
The following year, he collaborated with Axe-P on the title Pti déj.
In 2023, he continues this momentum with the singles Sans pression and Y’a pas drap, accompanied by Albinny, Famous Freaky, Ozaki and Blitza.
In 2024, he released his album Jeune & Riche, which was a huge success. In just six months, the album was certified double gold in Ivory Coast by the Association of Music Producers and PublishersFaced with this craze, the artist decided to reissue the album in a Deluxe version, confirming his status as a key figure in Ivorian rap.
A new album release for the King
When you are an active artist like Himra, it is essential to provide content to your fans. Himra, with its ability to get 40,000 likes on its posts in less than 24 hours, demonstrates that it has a highly engaged audience. It is therefore essential to meet this expectation and nurture this connection by regularly offering quality content.
It is with this in mind that he offered BIG AKA 4 AKA KAI to his fans, a new EP which includes 9 songs under exclusive distribution of ADA France / Warner Music France.
With titles like Number one featuring Minz and G3n3ration n3rf with Kerchak, Himra demonstrates his ability to collaborate with talented artists while maintaining his own identity. His lyrics, often committed, address varied themes such as the street, ambition, and the reality of Ivorian youth.
An artist who ignites the scenes
Himra is also known for his explosive stage performances. On April 5, he will set the Nongo GLC Stadium at the Proximité square in Guinea, offering its audience a colorful concert.
It will be in show on July 4th in the context of Yardland Festival, sharing the same scene as Lacrim at the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes. This festival, which takes place from July 4 to 6, 2025, brings together an impressive number of artists from the international and French urban scene, offering a comprehensive cultural experience combining music, lifestyle, art, and much more.
In addition, he announced his first concert in Abidjan on 8 July, an event highly anticipated by his Ivorian fans. The event, announced on Facebook, promises an unforgettable evening for all hip-hop lovers.
Himra is an artist to watch closely. His talent, energy, and determination make him a promising figure in African hip-hop, capable of winning over an ever-widening audience.
You can follow Himra on his official page Facebook
