The performance by Ivorian star Himra at the Lomé Omnisport Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2025, will not soon be forgotten. While the musical performance lived up to expectations in terms of energy, it is a completely different aspect of the show that is now setting the internet ablaze: the choreography.

A production deemed "out of bounds"

The day after the concert, video clips went viral, showing dancers in skimpy outfits performing particularly suggestive moves. For some online viewers, the level of provocation had gone too far.

Criticism on social media crystallizes around three main arguments:

1. The sacred nature of the venue: An internet user, using the pseudonym JM, criticized the choice of the stadium. According to him, transforming a venue dedicated to sport (D1, D2, D3) into a stage for "impure" performances could harm future athletic competitions.
2. Youth protection: Baba, another speaker, expressed his shock at the erosion of moral values, worrying about the example thus given to the new generation.
3. The call for regulation: Some, like the internet user TA, are now demanding accountability from the authorities and the Ministry of Culture to regulate this type of event.

Between "modern entertainment" and "depravity"

However, the picture isn't entirely bleak. For the rapper's fans and some of the audience, it was simply an American-style "show," where artistic freedom and extravagance reign supreme. For them, the concert was a complete success, and the electric atmosphere justified the staging.

"Some limits are being crossed," lament the puritans, while the proponents of cultural "progress" see it as a simple evolution of the codes of live performance.

The debate remains open

This Himra concert highlights the generational and cultural divide that persists regarding modesty in public spaces. Between unbridled entertainment and respect for local customs, the line seems more blurred than ever.

And in your opinion, should the show have moral limits, or should the artist enjoy total freedom on stage?