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Released May 22, 2026
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Jean Michel Yoboué better known as Zikos is a breakthrough Ivorian Afro-fusion artist who has rapidly ascended the West African music charts. Based in Abidjan, he is currently a flagship talent for Sony Music Entertainment Africa, representing the sophisticated "New School" of Francophone pop.
He achieved widespread acclaim with his 2025 hit single "Yako," a melodic anthem produced by the legendary David Tayorault. The track showcases Zikos’s signature style: a smooth blend of emotive R&B vocals set against polished African rhythms. Refined through years in the Abidjan music circuit and a background in vocal performance, his sound prioritizes soulful storytelling over traditional high-tempo dance beats. As a key contributor to the OMTS1 mixtape project, Zikos is recognized for bridging the gap between local Ivorian heritage and global digital music trends.