Abidjan roots · Tucson fire

One Africa.
One World.
One People.
One Rhythm.

West African soul meets Jamaican roots reggae in a powerful live show built on peace, justice, unity, and movement.

PerformingSince 1998Worldwide
African Roots ReggaeThree AlbumsSeven SinglesInternational PerformerFive Languages
01 The story

From Côte d’Ivoire
to the desert Southwest.

General Tchefary is an Ivorian singer-songwriter and the voice of an African roots-reggae movement based in Tucson, Arizona.

Inspired by Lucky Dube, Burning Spear, Alpha Blondy, and Tiken Jah Fakoly, he blends West African rhythms and melodies with the pulse and social consciousness of Jamaican roots reggae.

He has performed across Africa and the United States, opened twice for The Wailers, shared stages with Alpha Blondy and Ky-Mani Marley, and placed third in the 2021 Victoires du Reggae African Artist category.

Explore the legacy
1998Musical journey began
3Albums released
7Singles released
2021Victoires du Reggae — 3rd place
Headlining artist at Tucson Meet Yourself

Heritage · Memory · Purpose

The elephant
remembers.

“Touré” is associated with the elephant—a symbol of strength, wisdom, memory, and protection. The expression “Touré-lou,” meaning “home of the elephant,” speaks to heritage, origin, and ancestral power.

“As a descendant of the legendary Samory Touré, I carry a legacy of resistance, dignity, and African pride. My purpose is to turn that history into music that brings people together and gives courage to the next generation.”
— General Tchefary
02 The music

Roots with a
worldwide reach.

Three albums and seven singles carry messages of love, resilience, spirituality, and social awareness.

Album · 2004

Soya

The beginning of a recording journey grounded in Ivorian identity.

Album · 2012

Il est Temps

A call to wake up, unite, and move forward with purpose.

Album · 2019

Jah Is Love

A border-crossing roots-reggae statement recorded internationally.

03 In pictures

From the portrait
to the stage.

Official press and live-performance photography from General Tchefary’s journey.

General Tchefary official portrait in a white outfit
General Tchefary and musicians performing for a large audience
General Tchefary performing on stage with the full band
Close-up of General Tchefary singing live
04 Live energy

Music you feel
before you name it.

General Tchefary & The Soldiers bring a full-band performance shaped by African rhythm, roots-reggae weight, and a direct connection with the crowd.

Now booking

Bring General Tchefary
to your stage.

Available for festivals, concert venues, cultural events, and reggae or world-music bills in the United States and internationally.