Werenoi passed away suddenly at the age of 31, the unexpected cause shocked fans!

Werenoi, real name Jeremy Bana Owana, was left in critical condition after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.

Immediately afterwards, he was taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital - one of the leading medical facilities in Paris, France for emergency treatment.

There, doctors quickly transferred him to the intensive care unit, where the medical team made every effort to resuscitate and maintain the rapper's life. However, despite all efforts to save him, Werenoi could not survive. He was confirmed to have passed away on the morning of May 17, leaving deep regret in the hearts of fans and the artist community.

Following the sudden passing of the 31-year-old artist, his family and management company have yet to issue an official announcement or obituary. However, this loss has shocked the music community and caused many colleagues, friends, and fans to express their deep condolences.

Babs - a close friend and colleague of Werenoi - tearfully wrote on social media: "Rest in peace brother, I love you so much!"

Azar Club, where Werenoi was scheduled to perform on the fateful night, also shared an emotional message:
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Werenoi - a talented and charismatic artist who we were looking forward to seeing tonight. We will forever remember his talent and his mark on contemporary music."

Popular hip-hop duo Djadja & Dinaz also expressed their condolences by postponing the release of their new music video, sending their condolences:
"Our thoughts are with Werenoi's family and loved ones at this time."

Werenoi is one of the most prominent figures in French rap in recent years. He was the main performer at the 40th Francofolies de La Rochelle Music Festival in 2024. During his career, he released four albums, including "Diamant Noir", which debuted at number one on the French music charts.

With his powerful music, unique style and street-inspired content, Werenoi quickly made a name for himself and won the hearts of young people. He has also won many prestigious music awards, including "Album of the Year" at the 2024 Flammes Awards and several others.

Werenoi, whose real name is Jeremy Bana Owana, was born on January 30, 1994, better known by his stage name Werenoi, is a French rapper. He was voted best male singer of the year at the Les Flammes awards in 2023. Werenoi topped album sales in France in 2023 and 2024.

Jeremy Bana Owana was born in Melun. Little is known about Owona's personal life, as he prefers to keep his personal life and family affairs private. He grew up in Montreuil in a family of Cameroonian origin.

Werenoi released his first song, "Guadalajara", in February 2021, under the name We Renoi. That year, he released several other singles, including "Señor de los Gallos", featuring Lacrim. In May 2022, Werenoi signed with the label AllPoints France, announcing the release of his first official project, Telegram, a 12-track EP released on June 3 of the same year.

It was then re-released a few months later with two additional tracks, one of which was created with rapper Ninho. Telegram was certified gold, while the song "Solitaire", which was included on it, achieved diamond certification.

On February 23, 2023, Werenoi released the freestyle "10.03. 2023", referring to the release date of his first studio album, titled Carré. The album featured rappers PLK, Ninho, Tiakola and Lacrim, and was a success, selling over 18,000 copies in its first week.

Werenoi's sudden death at the age of 31 was reported on May 17, 2025, after he failed to show up for a scheduled event the day before. However, the circumstances surrounding Werenoi's death were not made public.

His record label, Believe, confirmed his death. "We are deeply saddened to hear of Werenoi's passing," his label, Believe, said on IG. "All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, team and everyone who knew him." "Rest in peace my brother, I love you," his producer, Babs, posted on X.

Werenoi's passing is a huge loss to the French music scene, especially the rap community - where he was considered a rising icon.