Himra is quickly establishing himself as one of the leading figures of West Africa’s emerging drill scene. Bursting onto the scene with his breakout project “Jeune & Riche”—certified diamond in Côte d’Ivoire—the Ivorian rapper is now turning heads across borders, especially in France. He boldly claims the title of most-streamed Ivorian artist in the country—an assertion that current streaming numbers appear to support.
With his latest hard-hitting single “Ça Glow”, taken from the intriguingly titled project “DACHIBA KOUMGBA TCHAIBA”, Himra continues his meteoric rise. Raw flow, striking visuals, and an uncompromising style—he’s clearly building a signature sound that stands apart.
Himra goes all in with “Ça Glow”
The production is handled by Bankai and Safak. The trio Bankai is already well-established in the French drill ecosystem, known for their explosive work with Ashe22 on “Coroner”. Their impressive track record also includes bangers for Maes (“Survie”) and PLK (“Mignon tout plein”). They’ve previously teamed up with Himra on the track “Cadeau”.
“Ça Glow” leans into a stripped-down but razor-sharp drill sound, amplified by some brutally effective punchlines:
“Gamos V8, vieux t’as maudit un enfant béni”
“Appelle ton boss, c’est nous on le paye”
“Quand la date du concert est proche / Ils font semblant d’aimer les fans”
The video reflects the duality of Himra’s world: between gritty street visuals and flashes of opulence. A perfect mirror of his journey—rooted in the streets of Abidjan, aiming for the international spotlight.
