Ivorians in France consist of migrants from Ivory Coast and their descendants living and working in France. They are one of many Sub-Saharan diaspora groups based in France.
History Prior to 1990, immigration from the Ivory Coast to France was very limited. It was mostly students and businessmen who wanted to return to Ivory Coast. But with the economic crisis and the politic instability of their home country, many chose to remain in French banlieue and the Ivorian population increased.
Notable people Isabelle Boni-Claverie, author, screenwriter, and film director Fababy, rapper, singer, and songwriter Erwan Kepoa Falé, actor Christina Goh, singer, songwriter, and poet H Magnum, rapper Kaaris, rapper, record producer, and composer Keiona, ballroom dancer and drag queen Manu Katche, drummer and songwriter Gabriela Kouassi, heptathlete Laylow, rapper Jessi M'Bengue, model, actress, and singer Sabine Pakora, actress Karidja Toure, actress Mami Watta, drag queen Dan-Axel Zagadou, footballer Basile Boli, footballer Vegedream, rapper
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