# Ivorian DJ hunts forgotten vinyl records

> Ivorian DJ Cédric Kouamé searches for lost vinyl records in Ivory Coast to revive national music history.
- Title: Ivorian DJ hunts forgotten vinyl records · France24 | Shortify
- Summary: Ivorian DJ Cédric Kouamé searches for lost vinyl records in Ivory Coast to revive national music history. Ivorian DJ Cédric Kouamé collects and restores old…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261020-ivorian-dj-digs-forgotten-tracks-on-the-hunt-for-great-classics
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ivorian dj, cedric kouame, ivory coast, vinyl records, music history, national archives, news, world, politics
## Ivorian DJ's mission
Cédric Kouamé travels across Ivory Coast to collect old vinyl records before restoring them.
## Goal for national recognition
The Ivorian DJ hopes to bring national attention to his passion through an official centre dedicated to the country's historical archives.
## FRANCE 24 reports
FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports on Cédric Kouamé's work.
## Video release date
The video was issued on 20/10/2026 at 15:09 local time.
## Video title
The video is titled 'Ivorian DJ digs forgotten tracks on the hunt for great classics'.
## Video keywords
Keywords for this article include Ivory Coast, Africa, and Music.
## Key takeaway

Ivorian DJ Cédric Kouamé collects and restores old vinyl records to create a national archive for Ivory Coast's music history.