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Dioula (Jula) cultural resources

Dioula is a Mande language spoken mainly in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso by about 12 million people. A vehicular language of West African trade, it is also the language of zouglou, coupe-decale and a dynamic urban cultural scene.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Dioula (Jula) immersion.

2014

Run

Ivorian thriller by Philippe Lacote. Dioula and French dialogue in a context of political crisis in Ivory Coast.

Thriller / Drama
2017

Bienvenue au Gondwana

Popular Ivorian comedy with everyday Dioula. Accessible social humor and political satire.

Comedy
2019

Les Baigneurs

Ivorian film with a mix of Dioula and Ivorian French. Scenes of daily life in Abidjan.

Comedy / Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Dioula (Jula).

Coupe-decale

Magic System

Iconic Ivorian group. Dioula and French in danceable hits like "Premier Gaou", worldwide phenomenon.

Reggae

Alpha Blondy

Legend of African reggae. Sings in Dioula, French and English with messages of peace and unity.

Reggae

Tiken Jah Fakoly

Engaged Ivorian reggae artist. Dioula and French in militant lyrics for Africa and against injustice.

Essential Dioula (Jula) vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Dioula (Jula) cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Dioula (Jula) articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Dioula (Jula) vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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