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Thursday, 04 November 2021

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Senegalese author wins top French literature prize

Taipei Times 04 Nov 2021

AFP, PARIS. A young Senegalese writer unknown to the public was on Wednesday awarded the Prix Goncourt, France’s leading literature prize, for a novel exploring the destiny of a cursed African author ... “I haven’t yet found the words to say,” he added ... Musician Youssou Ndour, a former Senegalese minister of culture, added his congratulations on Twitter.

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Young Senegalese author wins top French literature prize

Urdu Point 03 Nov 2021

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, 31, is the first sub-Saharan African to win the literary award. "I feel so much joy," he said at the upscale Parisian restaurant where the prizes are traditionally announced. "I haven't yet found the words to say," he added ... Musician Youssou Ndour, a former Senegalese minister of culture, added his congratulations on Twitter ... ....

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Creating a 'Monster' and More

The East Hampton Star 02 Sep 2021

Although the path to the movie “Monster,” which was released on May 7 on Netflix, was a long one, the timing was fortuitous ...   ... “Monster” was the fourth film on which Mr ... His first film, “Youssou Ndour ... Ndour was playing ... We became very close to Youssou during this process, and four years later we had this film.” ... .

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Senegalese music legend Thione Seck dies aged 66

Gulf News 15 Mar 2021

"He died this morning of an illness at the Fann hospital," lawyer Ousmane Seye told AFP, confirming reports in the Senegalese media. Thione Ballago Seck, from a family of "griot" singers, was one of the West African country's most famous musicians, alongside Youssou Ndour, Omar Pene, Ismael Lo and his own son, Wally Seck ... .

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Senegalese music legend Thione Seck dies at 66

Al Jazeera 15 Mar 2021

“He died this morning of an illness at the Fann hospital,” lawyer Ousmane Seye told the AFP news agency, confirming reports in the Senegalese media. Thione Ballago Seck, from a family of “griot” singers, was one of the West African country’s most famous musicians, alongside Youssou Ndour, Omar Pene, Ismael Lo and his own son, Wally Seck ... .

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Senegalese music great Thione Seck dies at 66

Ghana Web 15 Mar 2021

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Burna Boy biography and how di 'Twice as Tall' singer become 'African Giant'

Ghana Web 15 Mar 2021

Di Grammys nomination describe Twice As Tall as "a masterclass in di vibe and hustle wey don make Burna Boy be international musical force "Di album features some international artists like Stormzy, Youssou Ndour, Naughty By Nature, and Chris Martin of Coldplay, and get Sean Combs as executive producer.

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Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards

BBC News 14 Mar 2021

Nigeria Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won awards at the 2021 Grammys ... The Gift album. Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy was also a winner on the song ... The album features a wide range of international artists such as Stormzy, Youssou Ndour, Naughty By Nature, and Chris Martin of Coldplay, and had Sean Combs as executive producer ... .

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Four dead in Senegal unrest after opposition leader held

The Jakarta Post 06 Mar 2021

Shares ... The clashes followed a court ruling that Sonko be held in custody ... "The protests must remain peaceful, and the security and police forces must at all times operate... Protesters attacked the offices of the government daily Le Soleil and RFM radio station, which belongs to a press group owned by singer and former minister Youssou Ndour ... .

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Senegal clashes kill one after opposition leader arrest

Arab News 05 Mar 2021

DAKAR ... The death happened after clashes on Thursday in Bignona town in the southern Casamance region, the police official said ... A journalist from radio station RFM, part of a private press group owned by singer and former minister Youssou Ndour, reported “significant damage,” including “at least one burnt out car” near its premises ... ....

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Four dead in Senegal unrest after opposition leader heldThe clashes followed a court ruling that ...

Deccan Herald 05 Mar 2021

The clashes followed a court ruling that Sonko be held in custody ... The chain says least 14 stores have been attacked during this week's unrest ... Protesters attacked the offices of the government daily Le Soleil and RFM radio station, which belongs to a press group owned by singer and former minister Youssou Ndour ... senegal. Africa ....

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S�n�gal: Sommet One Planet Summit - Youssou Ndour plaide pour l'annulation de la �dette africaine�

All Africa 12 Jan 2021

Au cours du sommet One Planet Summit organis� � l'Elys�e lundi, l'artiste s�n�galais, Youssou Ndour a plaid� pour l'annulation de la dette africaine ....

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sit-in des acteurs culturels pour la reprise de leurs activites - non � � l'injustice ...

All Africa 24 Dec 2020

Toutefois, un peu avant le sit-in, le ministre conseiller Youssou Ndour a annonc� l ....

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S�n�gal: Youssou Ndour accueille avec "fiert�" son admisson � l'Acad�mie royale de musique de Su�de

All Africa 12 Oct 2020

Dakar -- Le chanteur et compositeur s�n�galais Youssou Ndour a accueilli avec un "immense plaisir" et une grande "fiert�" son admission � l'Acad�mie royale de musique de Su�de ....

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