Vitale addresses Claire Bahi: “I remain the queen of coupé-décalé”

Vitale has responded to the return of Claire Bahi to the coupé-décalé scene, asserting her position within the genre. During her appearance on the Show Buzz program on NCI, the Ivorian singer stated that she does not view any female colleague as a rival, while declaring, “I remain the queen of coupé-décalé.”

This statement, shared on September 14, 2026, by YOP L-FRII, comes as Claire Bahi has returned to coupé-décalé after several years dedicated to gospel music and pastoral work. When asked about this shift, Vitale adopted a sharp tone but declined to frame her new single as a direct attack on her elder counterpart.

The singer was specifically questioned about “Un pied dedans et un pied dehors,” her collaboration with Dydy Yeman. She explained that she created the track to reflect on individuals who change their positions or words, citing both political flip-flops and behaviors in romantic relationships. To those who interpret it as a reference to Claire Bahi, Vitale leaves the interpretation to the audience.

However, she emphasizes one point: “I have no rival in music.” This statement contrasts with some interpretations that have presented Claire Bahi’s return as a revival of competition among historical female figures in coupé-décalé.

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Claire Bahi announced her return to coupé-décalé during a TikTok live session on March 27, 2026, following a long religious hiatus that began after DJ Arafat’s death in 2019. She explained her desire to reconnect with the musical style that made her famous while maintaining a personal relationship with her Christian faith.

At the time of this announcement, Vitale had publicly welcomed Claire Bahi’s return with a lighter tone. Five months later, her remarks on Show Buzz are more pointed regarding status within coupé-décalé, although she does not announce any clash, confrontation, or joint project with Claire Bahi.

The track “Un pied dedans et un pied dehors” is also now a part of Vitale’s musical landscape. The duet’s music video with Dydy Yeman has been circulating since August on video platforms dedicated to Ivorian music, providing a concrete backdrop to the singer’s explanations about the song’s meaning and the individuals who might relate to it.