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Blackout Generation

The Blackout Generation is an independent collective of artists who campaign through art. Whether in the form: art installations, comics, performances, open mic events or concert halls, the denunciations remain the same. In the darkness of Paris, the Blackout speaks out for origins, the underprivileged, an oppressive society, or to put it more bluntly, “Babylon”. Beneath this raw and violent appearance, long associated with hip-hop, lies a sense of resilience, mutual support and a breath of faith. “A falling tree makes more noise than a growing forest”

“Les Apaches” bar, Belleville, 20th arrondissement, Paris. November 28, 2025. RoseOyemi, a member of the BlackoutGeneration collective, performs her track “Guerrilla” at the “Les Apaches” bar during the O2LA open mic night, organised by Le Dems, who is also a member of the collective.
“Les Apaches” bar, Belleville, 20th arrondissement, Paris. November 28, 2025. RoseOyemi, a member of the BlackoutGeneration collective, performs her track “Guerrilla” at the “Les Apaches” bar during the O2LA open mic night, organised by Le Dems, who is also a member of the collective.
CENTQUATRE, 19th arrondissement, Paris. November 26, 2025. RoseOyemi, from the BlackoutGeneration collective, catches her breath after practising Krump, a form of protest-oriented urban dance, at the 104 cultural centre.
CENTQUATRE, 19th arrondissement, Paris. November 26, 2025. RoseOyemi, from the BlackoutGeneration collective, catches her breath after practising Krump, a form of protest-oriented urban dance, at the 104 cultural centre.
Maison de la Tunisie, 14th arrondissement, Paris. November 22nd, 2025. Rose Oyemi, a member of the BlackoutGeneration collective, is performing alongside Krissima, an artist and science communicator, to raise awareness about the exploitation of cobalt in the mines of the Congo.
Maison de la Tunisie, 14th arrondissement, Paris. November 22nd, 2025. Rose Oyemi, a member of the BlackoutGeneration collective, is performing alongside Krissima, an artist and science communicator, to raise awareness about the exploitation of cobalt in the mines of the Congo.
"Le Fokus" bar, 18th arrondissement, Paris. October 24th, 2025. During an open mic, Captn'Kurt who's rapper and producer of the collective, assists the performance of the cuban MC named Narra.
"Le Fokus" bar, 18th arrondissement, Paris. October 24th, 2025. During an open mic, Captn'Kurt who's rapper and producer of the collective, assists the performance of the cuban MC named Narra.

"Leizart" production studio, 20th arrondissement, Paris. October 19th, 2025. Captn'kurt, rapper and producer of the collective on the set during the preparation of a videoclip. 

Evry, southern suburbs of Paris. February 21st, 2026. Home of Captn'Kurt, rapper and producer of the collective, where he lives with his son.
Evry, southern suburbs of Paris. February 21st, 2026. Home of Captn'Kurt, rapper and producer of the collective, where he lives with his son.
"Leizart" production studio, 20th arrondissement, Paris. October 19th, 2025. Rose Oyemi, member of the collective, looks at her reflection on the set during the preparation of a videoclip. 
"Leizart" production studio, 20th arrondissement, Paris. October 19th, 2025. Rose Oyemi, member of the collective, looks at her reflection on the set during the preparation of a videoclip. 

"CENTQUATRE", 19th arrondissement, Paris. November 26, 2025. Rose Oyemi, from the BlackoutGeneration collective, practises Krump, a form of protest-oriented urban dance, at the "Centquatre" cultural centre.

"Point fort d'Aubervilliers", 93 district, Paris. October 11th, 2025. During a music concert, Rose Oyemi, member of the collective, helps serving senegalese food with his friend and owner of the "Kiosques Éthiques" kiosk based in Stalingrad. 

Grand Afrika Grocery Store, 19th arrondissement, Paris. January 23rd, 2026. RoseOyemi, from the BlackoutGeneration collective, performs her music at the opening of Krissima’s exhibition “MANGEZ!” ("EAT!"), a scientific installation that invites us to reflect on our relationship with African food culture, its raw ingredients and the benefits these bring to our diet.
Grand Afrika Grocery Store, 19th arrondissement, Paris. January 23rd, 2026. RoseOyemi, from the BlackoutGeneration collective, performs her music at the opening of Krissima’s exhibition “MANGEZ!” ("EAT!"), a scientific installation that invites us to reflect on our relationship with African food culture, its raw ingredients and the benefits these bring to our diet.
Northern suburbs of Paris, Krissima’s home. March 12, 2026 Krissima spends time with her son in her studio.
Northern suburbs of Paris, Krissima’s home. March 12, 2026 Krissima spends time with her son in her studio.

Northern suburbs of Paris, Krissima’s home. March 12, 2026. Krissima's son stands in front of a Malcom X picture which says "Par tout les moyens nécessaires" ("By any necessary way"). 

Paris Metro, March 12, 2026. Krissima’s son places his hand on the metro window as he accompanies her to the place where she's preparing the opening of her new exhibition “Mom Latte”, a satirical  and scientifically informative installation on breastfeeding. 

Rose Oyemi’s Balcony, Aubervilliers, Paris. January 18th 2026. Kael, an artist and member of the BlackoutGeneration, basks in the winter sun on RoseOyemi’s balcony.

Aimé Césaire Socio-Cultural Centre, Paris. January 18th 2026. Rose Oyemi is in the recording studio with Kael, while preparing a song featuring Maim, a french female rapper regular at the collective.
Aimé Césaire Socio-Cultural Centre, Paris. January 18th 2026. Rose Oyemi is in the recording studio with Kael, while preparing a song featuring Maim, a french female rapper regular at the collective.
Aimé Césaire Socio-Cultural Centre, Paris. January 18th 2026. Rose Oyemi vibing in the recording studio while preparing a song featuring Maim, a french female rapper regular at the collective.
Aimé Césaire Socio-Cultural Centre, Paris. January 18th 2026. Rose Oyemi vibing in the recording studio while preparing a song featuring Maim, a french female rapper regular at the collective.

RoseOyemi’s livingroom, Aubervilliers, Paris. February 11, 2026. Kael, a member of the BlakoutGeneration, notes down the ideas put forward by RoseOyemi during the organisation of an open mic event at the Belleville belvedere in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.

Rose Oyemi’s home in Aubervilliers, Paris. February 11, 2026. Kael, a member of the BlakoutGeneration, wraps herself in the banner created for the open mic event at the Belleville belvedere. The open mic is in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
Rose Oyemi’s home in Aubervilliers, Paris. February 11, 2026. Kael, a member of the BlakoutGeneration, wraps herself in the banner created for the open mic event at the Belleville belvedere. The open mic is in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
Paris Metro. 11 February 2026. Rose carries in the metro the banner, a speaker and a microphone as she heads towards the Belleville belvedere for the open mic night. This open mic event has been organised in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
Paris Metro. 11 February 2026. Rose carries in the metro the banner, a speaker and a microphone as she heads towards the Belleville belvedere for the open mic night. This open mic event has been organised in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
Belvedere de Belleville, 20th arrondissement. February 11, 2026. Rose is performing at the open mic night. This open mic event has been organised in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
Belvedere de Belleville, 20th arrondissement. February 11, 2026. Rose is performing at the open mic night. This open mic event has been organised in tribute to El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody following a violent arrest by the police on the night of 15–16 January 2026.
"Ligne 13" concert hall, 93 district, Paris. October 17, 2025. Kael, member of the collective, performs during the Hip-Hop festival organised by the St. Denis town hall.
"Ligne 13" concert hall, 93 district, Paris. October 17, 2025. Kael, member of the collective, performs during the Hip-Hop festival organised by the St. Denis town hall.
"Point fort d'Aubervilliers", 93 district. Paris, October 11th, 2025. A figure in the crowd at point fort d'Aubervilliers's concert hall where Rose Oyemi, member of the collective, has previously performed.
"Point fort d'Aubervilliers", 93 district. Paris, October 11th, 2025. A figure in the crowd at point fort d'Aubervilliers's concert hall where Rose Oyemi, member of the collective, has previously performed.

Châtelet, 1st arrondissement, Paris, September 12, 2025. Broly, a former member of the collective, performs at an open mic night organised by the Blackout Generation. 

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