Roseline Layo Biography: Songs, Net Worth, Album, Instagram, Religion, YouTube, Age, Height

Roseline Layo is an Ivorian singer, songwriter, and performer whose vibrant storytelling and soaring voice propelled her to fame in 2021 with her viral breakout single “Donnez-nous un peu.”

Known for her blend of modern zouglou, afro-pop, and traditional Yacouba influences, she represents a new generation of Ivorian artists bringing local rhythms to global stages.

Profile

• Full name: Roseline Layo
• Nickname: La Voix d’Or (The Golden Voice)
• Date of birth: 21 December 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Man, Montagnes District, Côte d’Ivoire
• Nationality: Ivorian
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, performer
• Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 62 kg (approximate)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black (often styled in colored braids or natural afro)
• Parents: Father – employee at the National Office of Technical Studies and Development (BNETD); Mother – housewife and local trader
• Siblings: One elder brother and two younger sisters
• Spouse: David Gnahou (also known as Chewe), artist manager and producer
• Children: Brayan Gnahou, Elishama Gnahou, and Zoé Gnahou
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Evangelical Christian
• Ethnicity: Yacouba/Dan (from Man, west Côte d’Ivoire)
• Net worth: US $700,000 – $800,000

Early Life and Education

Roseline Layo (32 years old) was born on 21 December 1993, and raised in Man, a lush mountainous city in western Côte d’Ivoire. Her Yacouba (Dan) heritage strongly influenced her early exposure to rhythm and dance. She grew up in a modest household where her father worked with BNETD and her mother traded at local markets.

Roseline showed musical talent early—singing in her local Evangelical church choir and community events from age 10. Her formal education ended at Cours Moyen 2 (CM2), equivalent to fifth grade, due to financial constraints.

She then moved to Abidjan at 17, where she trained as a seamstress before devoting herself to music. Despite limited schooling, her self-taught songwriting skills and determination opened doors to national TV competitions.

Personal Life

On 1 October 2022, Roseline married her longtime manager David Gnahou (Chewe) in a civil and religious ceremony at the Hôtel communal de Cocody, Abidjan. The couple shares three children—Brayan, Elishama, and Zoé—and maintains a family home in Cocody Riviera 2.

Roseline often attributes her stability and success to her Christian faith and husband’s management. She is known for keeping her private life largely out of the media spotlight, focusing instead on family, church, and music.

Career

Roseline’s career began in 2014 when she placed third on the national TV show Star Karaoké broadcast on RTI 1. This exposure earned her a place in Bella Mondo, a pioneering all-female orchestra in Abidjan, where she refined her live-performance craft.

Her breakthrough came in 2021 with the single “Donnez-nous un peu,” whose humorous lyrics about daily struggles resonated across West Africa. The song’s viral success on TikTok and YouTube catapulted her into the mainstream.

In 2022–2023, she released follow-up hits including “C’est la même phase,” “Aweman Napie,” “Kinoué,” “Joli garçon,” and “Môgô Fariman.” Her debut album Élus de Dieu (Deluxe) (2023) achieved Gold certification in both France and Côte d’Ivoire, becoming one of the most streamed Ivorian albums of the decade.

In 2024–2025, Roseline expanded her presence internationally with shows in France, Belgium, Canada, and Burkina Faso, while collaborating with African artists like KS Bloom and Josey. Her 2025 singles “On sera là” and “Zoé” showcase a mature fusion of zouglou, gospel, and afro-soul, reinforcing her versatility.

Awards and Recognition

• Trace Awards 2023: Best Artist Revelation of the Year
• Primud 2023: Best Urban Variety Artist and Best Hit (“Môgô Fariman”)
• Disque d’Or (France): Élus de Dieu (Deluxe)
• Disque d’Or (Côte d’Ivoire): via APRODEM-CI certification
• Afrimma 2024 (nominee): Best Female Artist – West Africa
• Canal d’Or 2025 (nominee): Best Francophone Female Voice

Net Worth

Roseline Layo’s estimated net worth is between US $700,000 – $800,000, derived mainly from streaming royalties, European concert tours, album and single sales, and sponsorship deals with brands including Orange Côte d’Ivoire and Canal+ Afrique.

Controversy

In early 2025, Roseline Layo faced backlash over comments interpreted as insensitive toward LGBTQ communities during an appearance at L’Afrique Festival Paris 2025.

The incident drew public reprimand from a deputy mayor of Paris, and organizers later postponed the festival. Roseline’s management later issued an apology emphasizing her respect for all audiences, helping to defuse tensions. No ongoing legal or contractual issues have followed.

Social Media

• Instagram: @roselinelayooff
• YouTube: Roseline Layo Officiel
• Facebook: Roseline Layo Officiel
• TikTok: @roselinelayo_officiel

Discography

Singles

• Donnez-nous un peu
• C’est la même phase
• Kinoué
• Joli garçon
• Môgô Fariman
• Loulou
• On sera là
• Zoé

Album

• Élus de Dieu (Deluxe) – 2023