"Djôn'maya (sometimes simplified as "Djon maya") is a famous song composed and sung by Burkinabé singer-songwriter and musician Victor Démé and is considered his signature tune. After years of interpreting the song live, he recorded a studio version in his self-titled debut album Victor Démé in 2008 on the independent Chapa Blues Records in France.
"Djôn'maya" | |
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Song by Victor Démé | |
from the album Victor Démé | |
Released | 2008 |
Recorded | 2008 |
Label | Chapa Blues |
Songwriter(s) | Victor Démé |
Music video | |
"Djôn'maya" on YouTube | |
"Djon maya maï" | |
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Single by Synapson featuring Victor Démé | |
Released | 2014 |
Length | 3:04 |
Label | Parlophone (Warner Music) |
Songwriter(s) | Victor Démé |
Music video | |
"Djon maya maï" on YouTube | |
In 2014, the Electro, Nu-Disco and Deep House DJ record producers Synapson recorded a remake of the song featuring Victor Démé. The single renamed "Djon maya maï" charted in France and Belgium reaching number 12 in SNEP French Singles Chart.
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[1] | 9 |
France (SNEP)[2] | 12 |