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Matt Pokora wins Francophone artist of the year at NRJ Music Awards
Matt Pokora won Francophone artist of the year at the 2026 NRJ Music Awards on Friday night in Cannes, France.
The public chose him from a field that included Bigflo & Oli, Christophe Maé, Disiz, Gims, Orelsan, PLK and Tayc.
The win brought Pokora's total to 17 awards at the ceremony, extending his record.
The annual awards celebrate music performers and songs, with winners chosen in several categories.
Bad Bunny won the international hit award for “Nuevayol” and was also named international male artist.
Other winners included Indochine, who received an honorary award, and Marine, who won female Francophone artist of the year.
The ceremony also featured performances by artists including Charlotte Cardin, Orelsan and David Guetta.
Matt Pokora was named Francophone artist of the year at the NRJ Music Awards 2026.
The award was chosen by the public.
It was his 17th NRJ Music Awards trophy, extending his record.
The ceremony took place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on Friday evening.
- Who
- Matt Pokora.
- What
- He won the Francophone artist of the year award at the NRJ Music Awards 2026.
- When
- Friday evening, October 23, 2026.
- Where
- The Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.
- Why
- The public chose him for the award.
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- Award
- Francophone artist of the year
- Ceremony
- NRJ Music Awards 2026
- Winner
- Matt Pokora
- Trophy count
- 17th NRJ Music Awards trophy
- Venue
- Palais des Festivals, Cannes