CULTURE
SENEGAL – Daandé Lenol set fire to the Paris Zenith!
It was the 37th anniversary of the Daandé Lenol, the mythical group of the planetary artistic Baaba Maal at the Zénith in Paris on May 28, 2022. The hall as a whole vibrated for more than three hours to the rhythm of the “Yella” and the “Pulaagu”. Music lovers, fans but especially lovers of the music of the sahel with fulaphone sounds, had come many to celebrate this anniversary with their idol.
The father of the single “Volume” the Mauritanian Adviser is the first to appear on stage as a prestigious guest star. He heated the room in front of a conquered audience, who remained in symbiosis throughout the duration of his performance. It must be said that the young singer is already well in his element: rap. The young talent is there, because Baaba Maal is not only his mentor as an artist but also his friend who has now introduced him to the stage of the Zenith that he so much dreamed of.
Adviser au Zénith de Paris @Daande Lenol
Papi, a rising star of music in the Senegalese diaspora performed a piece in passing. It was then the turn of Demba Guissé to ensure the show.
When Baaba Maal finally enters the stage, he is greeted with applause, shouts of joy, and pride. His entrance was remarkably accompanied by his korist and musicians. Baaba Maal arrives like a king on his throne, the public overheated, applauds him, dances, sings even before he starts his lyrics, throws him banknotes, calls him to signify his love, his support. His name comes from all mouths, it is the apotheosis in the hall of the Zenith. Through a slew of Boubous as beautiful as each other, he managed to sublimate the audience who was there to live with him his 37 years of musical history, 37 years of hard work as a renowned artist, 37 years of life that he wanted to mark for ever through this concert that will remain in the memory of an informed audience of this hall of the Zenith.
Almost all of his titles are reviewed. Baaba Maal is a real stage animal, he knows how to keep his audience on their toes. From Dakar to Paris, from Brussels to London, the Halpulaar community as a whole but especially Senegalese and Mauritanian came in large numbers to celebrate this anniversary of the Daandé Lenol.
The talented singer, Waly Seck, the king of Faramarene was the surprise guest who was only known late in the evening. He was greeted by an audience seduced by his presence. The brother of his late father , Mapenda Seck came to support the king of the yela.” The evening is thus closed with these beautiful vibrations.
Video of the concert :
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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