The History of Hip Hop in Senegal
In the history of music in Senegal, the meteoric rise of rap music is probably one of the most interesting phenomena to witness. For several decades, rap music has become […]
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Road trip in Senegal
On a road trip in Senegal, Dakar’s nightlife shines and Saint-Louis sings DAKAR, Senegal — From dizzying Dakar to vibrant Saint-Louis, Senegal pulsates with rich culture, history and […]
5 Hot Dances From Africa That You Should Check Out
I’m a dance enthusiast. I started taking dance classes as a child. I was about six years old when I took my first ballet class. I moved onto liturgical dance. […]
Remembering #IfAfricaWasABar
One of the best hashtags ever! Remember? The hashtag grabbed the attentions of millions of people. I was certainly one of them. It all started in July 2015. […]
The Afrofuturism of Fabrice Monteiro
The Afrofuturism of Fabrice Monteiro There are certain depictions of African life we in the West are all too accustomed to seeing: Images of poverty, violence and corruption conjure a […]
African Migrants Dying, African Leaders Silent
African Leaders Are Mute, Even as Their People Die at Sea DAKAR, Senegal — Amid the global cries of alarm over the deaths of African migrants in the Mediterranean […]
Senegalese Graffiti Artist Leaving a Fearless Mark
Senegalese graffiti artist Dieynaba Sidibe is challenging views on women’s roles and calling for equality, one spray-paint can at a time. Growing up in Senegal’s capital of Dakar, Dieynaba Sidibe […]
Senegal’s Mourides: Islam’s mystical entrepreneurs
Many of the street vendors commonly seen in Italy, France and Spain selling sunglasses, bags and souvenirs are members of a highly industrious, entrepreneurial branch of Sufi Islam, which has […]
Senegal’s Secret Shame
But behind the smiles and occasional loud laughter lies a troubling nightmare that Ndiaye has to live with. It’s not the worry of living with a terminal illness or threat […]
Senegal’s Former Leper Village Struggles To Shake Off Stigma
The Petite Cote, the sun-drenched heart of Senegal’s tourist industry, boasts mile-upon-mile of shimmering Atlantic coastline shaded by towering cocoa palms — and the country’s largest former leper colony. Officially […]
Afrocentric Confessions 