Author: manonjcm
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“Commando” : the “Jolie Garce” style or how Shay redefines femininity
Part of her last album released on January 19, 2024, Commando reflects Shay slogan and spirit of “Jolie Garce” (Nice looking Bitch). In this song, Shay reaffirms women’s power and offers the picture of a powerful and combative woman. Born in Bruxelles, Belgium in 1996, Shay is of Congolese origin…
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“Comptine”, faithful to his style, MC Solaar comes back after seven years of absence with dancing and engaged sounds
After seven years of absence, the French hip hop artist, MC Solaar is back with a new album. “Comptine” is one of the song of the first part of the album released on March 14th. Called “Triptyque : Lueurs d’étoiles”, two additional parts are to be added to the seven…
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Xuman – “Ça a pété !” : conveying information through hip-hop to help people engaging in politics
In June 2023, in reaction to the tense Senegalese political environment, the hip-hop artist Xuman released “Ça a pété!” (It burst). Reacting to the protests that started in March following the fake accusation of Ousmane Sonko, a political opponent of President Macky Sall. Xuman expresses his support for Ousmane Sonko…
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“Quand on refuse on dit non” – Didier Awadi
After 5 years out of the musical scene, Awadi comes back with a highly political album calling for young generations to continue to fight for their sovereignty and independence. “Quand on refuse on dit non” – When you decline, you say no – is the last song released by the…
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OMG Oumy Gueye : Singing for Senegal future
Oumy Gueye, better known under the pseudonym OMG, uses her voice as a “weapon” to fight for the future of her country, Senegal, and its people. A 31-year-old multi-awarded musician, OMG was born and raised in Senegal within the culturally rich Lebou community. Fascinated by Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, or even…