The Malian artist spoke. Provisionally released on Tuesday 29 December 2020, the musician had been in prison since 24 September 2020 at the Bamako detention and correction centre.
Sidiki Diabaté addressed his fans on his Facebook page: “My dear fans, dear friends , dear collaborators, the great Morello families, the artists, the activists and bloggers, the anonymous people of Mali, Africa and the world, It is from the bottom of my heart that I offer you my most sincere thanks. To all of you who have believed in me. To all of you who have shown me such attention and affection. To all of you who have shown me your unfailing support from near and far. And to all of you who have carried my pain from the beginning to today through your prayers, your messages, your visits, your videos etc. Receive my heartfelt thanks. Thank you for being there for me, your unwavering support allowed me to face this painful moment. You have been a great comfort to me and my family. May the Almighty bless you all and your respective families. To our authorities, I want to assure you of my continued availability until the end of the proceedings. That said, dear fans, 2020 has been a difficult year for all of humanity and for us in particular, marked by the Coronavirus pandemic that has bereaved many families, destroyed economies and seriously affected cultural activities. That is why, very soon, we will announce to you the strong measures that we have decided to take in order to leave on new bases for your happiness. Finally, let 2021 be a new beginning for humanity, a year of prosperity and peace in the world. Together we will achieve great things. Happy new year to all! your artist Sidiki DIABATÉ.”
As a reminder, the singer is accused of domestic violence on his former campaign Mariam Sow alias Mamacité.
