Co-founder of the Urban Music Tour label and signed to Universal Music Africa, Mademoiselle Eferie is a complete artist who mixes poetry, urban music and African influences. Between slam, song and afro-jazz, she asserts herself as a female figure in musical production, driven by her commitment to emerging talents and cultural diversity.
The first steps in slam and the music scene
Born on May 6, 1982 in Caen, into a cultured family, Virginie Eudes benefited from a careful cultural education from her childhood. She and her younger sister were introduced to the arts in all their diversity, from museum visits to festivals to cinema and theater. This early artistic opening nourished his taste for poetry and letters.
She draws her inspiration from the great names of French literature such as Arthur Rimbaud, Paul Verlaine and Georges Brassens, who deeply influence her. Her interest in poetry transformed into a passion when, in 2007, she met the Slam Tribu collective in Reims. It was there that Virginie took the pseudonym Mademoiselle Eferie (or simply Eferie) and learned about slam, an art that allows her to mix poetry and stage performance. She participated in numerous poetry competitions, notably the Grand Slam National, and quickly became noticed on the slam scene.
It was in 2008 that she moved to Le Mans and joined the Slam Inspir collective, where she broadened her artistic horizons and distinguished herself in competitions such as the Tremplin Slam Le Mans Cité Chanson and the Buzz Booster. She then began to become more actively involved in the world of rap and urban poetry, merging these two worlds in her performances. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Caen and a master’s degree in banking and finance from the Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accounting in Lille.
Foundation of the Urban Music Tour label
In 2009, she founded Urban Music Tour, an associative label dedicated to music production, show organization and artist management. With Michel Bampély, she is committed to promoting urban music, jazz and African music, creating opportunities for many young talents. In 2011, Mademoiselle Eferie created her show Mademoiselle Rêve, a one-woman show which mixes slam, theater and song.
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This show, which she designed in collaboration with director Annabel Gragui, perfectly illustrates her multiple artistic ambitions. She subsequently launched her first single On m’had dit in December 2012, an autobiographical track where she addresses her musical journey and her challenges as an artist.
In 2022, she signed with Universal Music Africa via its subsidiary Virgin Music Africa, where she co-produces musical projects, including the album Grand Enfant (Afro-jazz vol.1).
This production work goes beyond simple music: it carries a real cultural message. His involvement in the African scene in particular is a natural extension of his own personal and artistic commitment. This link with Africa, both in its musical and cultural roots, nourishes part of its artistic identity.
A look towards Africa and urban music
With ongoing projects and an ever-broader musical vision, Mademoiselle Eferie continues to explore new artistic territories. She thus establishes herself as a leading figure on the French musical scene, anchored in poetry but open to the world, particularly Africa, which she considers to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Whether as an artist, producer, or cultural activist, Mademoiselle Eferie pursues her mission: to connect cultures, create bonds and offer poetry and music an ever-larger space of expression. Her journey, from the slam scene to urban and African music, makes her a total artist, deeply anchored in her time, while carrying in her heart an Africa that she cherishes and represents with pride.
In addition to her production activities, Virginie is also a member of the Nananerf collective, initiated by rapper Kunthea. This collective, which brings together women from the performing arts sector, aims to be a space of solidarity, sharing and visibility for female artists. Through this network, Éferie supports the idea that women artists are stronger and more legitimate when they come together and help each other.
