CULTURE
SENEGAL – Discovering Thierno Guèye, author and law student
Born in Darou Mousty in June 1996, Thierno Guéye is a law student at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis and a writer whose type of predilection is poetry. It is linked to literature by a love that has manifested itself since its first steps as a schoolboy. At only 25 years old, he is already the author of four books: “Les amours: la mère et la femme aimée”; “Tout haut, Touba”; “Darou Mouhty: j’y reste”; “Et le cri humain”.
Published in 2019, «les amours: la mère et la femme aimée» is his first book. It was published by the publishing house Edilivre. This collection is a song intended to pay homage to two creatures of a profound particularity. Even if it is impossible to sing them to the measure of their merit, it is important to say a few words, just to show that we think of them. This book aims to make known that the mother is worthy of respect and consideration, that she must not be grieved. As for the beloved woman, this book is a sort of admission of our inability to live without her. Thus it behooves man to cheer him up, to strive not to displease him.
A few months later, the native of Darou Mousty published his second collection of poems entitled «Tout haut, Touba», a book published by Artige. This book revolves around the spiritual environment of the author. In fact, in this book, he deals with everything that revolves around Mouridism without having the pretension to go around. The collection reflects his firm desire to make any contribution in the Mouride universe. He pays tribute to all those who move this great brotherhood. It was also an unexpected opportunity for the author to express his gratitude to the first and final reference: Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba.
Following the book «Tout haut, Touba», his third opus «Darou Mouhty: j’y suis, j’y reste» was published by Artige in 2020. In a deep lyricism, this collection is a song to the honor of the land of the author, the holy land of Thierno Ibra Faty. There he conveys and shouts a belonging that he is proud of. The work is the way in which the author wishes to share the pleasure conferred on him by the Creator by making him stay on earth, on the chosen soil of Bamba’s choice.
It is a book inspired by duty and which strives to publicize the sublime sweets and the beautiful virtues that can be dug out everywhere else but that can only be found in the one who had the complete trust of the prophetic servant.
Thierno comes to us with his fourth book «Le cri humain» published by Harmattan Senegal.Between denunciations and interrogations, this book is intended, through a light poetry, a study on Man and the situation of his state of origin in relation to the multiple changes concerning him and taking place in his environment. He insists on his contradictions and his actions which sometimes go beyond the framework defined to his humanity. It calls youth to an awareness while highlighting those who can serve as references.
Thierno Guéye lives on literature while making it live. Passionate about poetry, he has the ambition to better demonstrate his talent with publications carried by other literary genres such as the novel and essay.
Fatimata Diallo BA, a French-Senegalese writer, recently made her mark on literary minds by winning the prestigious Cénacle Prize for Young Writers of Senegal in 2023 with her poignant novel «Rouges Silences».
Originally from Dakar, Fatimata grew up in a rich cultural atmosphere, and her academic background led her to the university benches in Poitiers and Paris, where she studied Classics. This Franco-Senegalese acquired a unique perspective, merging the literary influences of the two cultures that shaped her.
With seventeen years of experience teaching in the suburbs of Paris, Fatimata Diallo BA decided to return to Senegal, where she currently works as a teacher of French and Latin at the prestigious Jean Mermoz French High School in Dakar. Her dedication to education and the transmission of knowledge is reflected in her active commitment to her students.
«Rouges Silences», his award-winning work, is a testament to Fatimata’s literary sensibility. The novel, on deep and universal themes, captivated the jury of the Cénacle Young Writers Prize, attesting to the author’s exceptional talent.
In addition to her literary success, Fatimata Diallo BA is also known for her dynamic involvement in various literary meetings and fairs. Her love for sharing literature and promoting dialogue around the book is evident in her active participation in these events.
With «Rouges Silences», Fatimata Diallo BA asserts herself as an emerging voice that deserves attention and recognition in the contemporary literary landscape. Her commitment to education and her talent as a writer promise a promising future, making her an inspiring figure for future generations of writers in Senegal and beyond.
Source: Senegal Njaay
As part of the 9th edition of the Galsen Hip-Hop Awards, the Ze-Africanews team met Y.DEE the initiator of this cultural project.
Y.DEE lives between Senegal and the United States, he returns every year for this program in the city of Dakar. Host, columnist and rapper, he told us about his career, his impressions at the end of the 9th edition of the Galsen Hip Hop Awards edition 2023. During this edition the 50 years of Hip Hop were celebrated.
The African continent was represented at this edition. The older generation was honoured as forerunners and elders in the field.
Rwanda was the sponsor of this edition.
The full interview is available here:
CULTURE
CULTURE-LIVRE – Journalist Madiambal Diagne publishes a book on the history of Adji Sarr and Ousmane Sonko
The head of the press group Avenir Communication, which claims on all rooftops its proximity with President Macky Sall, announced this Friday, July 21, 2023 the release of its «investigation book» on the story that led Ousmane Sonko and the young masseuse Adji Sarr before the Criminal Chamber of Dakar on 23 May.
I am announcing the release of my investigation into the Adji Sarr – Ousmane Sonko case. The book “Ousmane Sonko – Adji Sarr: History”, will be sold on Monday, July 24 everywhere. The preface is by Hamidou Anne. I am published by Daily Editions,” he wrote on Twitter.
It should be noted that Hamidou Anne who prefaced this book is also one of the most virulent detractor of the Senegalese opponent. His columns are published on the website and the newspaper of the press group held by Madiambal Diagne, author of the book published by his own publishing house.
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