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Youssou N’Dour Is Ready to Revitalise the Term ‘World Music’

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24 April 2025

Youssou N’Dour Is Ready to Revitalise the Term ‘World Music’

In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.

Cars are parked near apartment buildings in Dakar on February 6, 2020, where rising rents have become a headache for tenants.

News

06 February 2025

Young People in West Africa Can Barely Afford Their Cities

As Lagos, Accra and Dakar gain global cultural prominence, local youth face rising rents and dollar-pegged housing markets that price them out of their neighborhoods.

Youth players warm up at the Dakar Arena in Diamniadio, during the opening of the 17th Basketball Without Borders Africa organized by the NBA, the International Basketball Federation and Senegalese Basketball Federation.

Sports

08 August 2024

Is Senegal Ready to Host Africa's First Youth Olympic Games?

Stadiums are being renovated, volunteers are being trained, and partnerships with local tourist outlets are being set up, instilling confidence in Senegal’s ability to host the world come 2026.

People, holding banners, gather to stage demonstration demanding early presidential elections in Dakar, Senegal on March 02, 2024.

News

07 March 2024

Senegal’s Postponed Presidential Election Now Has a Date

The Senegal election will now take place March 24, a little over a week before the end of President Mack Sall’s tenure.

Macky Sall, President of Senegal, arrives to meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue during the G20 Compact With Africa conference on November 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany

West Africa

23 February 2024

Senegal’s President Macky Sall Says He’ll Exit Office When his Term Ends, but Election Date Remains Uncertain

In acceptance of the Constitutional Council’s rebuke of his “illegal”postponement of elections, Sall’s exit at the end of his tenure sets the stage for a new Senegalese president.

The President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall gestures as he delivers a closing statement to the press after his one-on-one meeting with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Belem Presidential Palace on June 20, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. Senegalese President Macky Sall, who met Russian President Vladimir Putin with other African leaders on June 17 a day after their meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of their mission to try a broker peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, will also meet with Prime Minister Antonio Costa and with Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas. He will finally attend a Portuguese Parliament solemn session in his honor.

News Brief

05 July 2023

Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term, Easing Tensions

President Macky Sall of Senegal announced that he would not be seeking a third term in office, honoring the country's pride in its historic record as a democratic role model in Africa.

The Best Street Style from Chanel’s Debut Show in Dakar

Fashion + Beauty

08 December 2022

The Best Street Style from Chanel’s Debut Show in Dakar

From breezy silhouettes and bold colors to monochrome dressing, these were some of the stand-out looks from those attending the French house's Métiers d’art showcase.

Travel Diary: The Warmth & Beauty of Senegal is Unparalleled

Continental

02 December 2022

Travel Diary: The Warmth & Beauty of Senegal is Unparalleled

In OkayAfrica's latest Travel Diary, Nigerian photographer and storyteller Sope Adelaja heads to Senegal to learn what it's like to embrace the "Teraanga" lifestyle.

Arts + Culture

25 May 2022

The Dak'Art Biennale Returns

The Dakar Biennale, one of the continent's largest cultural events, is back after the pandemic for its 14th edition.

The 2018 DAK'ART Biennale Was a Creative Playground For African Artists

Arts + Culture

09 July 2018

The 2018 DAK'ART Biennale Was a Creative Playground For African Artists

A look back at Senegal's biggest contemporary art gathering.

Kwesta Wants to Push South African Sounds to the World In His Last 'Dakar' Album

Popular

09 February 2018

Kwesta Wants to Push South African Sounds to the World In His Last 'Dakar' Album

The South African star reveals collaborations with Davido, Mr Eazi, Tory Lanez, and Rick Ross and talks about the magic formula behind his current hit "Spirit."

First Look: Tongoro's Stunning Dakar-Made Summer Collection

Style

21 June 2017

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dakar Stories

Youssou N’Dour Is Ready to Revitalise the Term ‘World Music’

In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.

Young People in West Africa Can Barely Afford Their Cities

As Lagos, Accra and Dakar gain global cultural prominence, local youth face rising rents and dollar-pegged housing markets that price them out of their neighborhoods.

Is Senegal Ready to Host Africa's First Youth Olympic Games?

Stadiums are being renovated, volunteers are being trained, and partnerships with local tourist outlets are being set up, instilling confidence in Senegal’s ability to host the world come 2026.

Senegal’s Postponed Presidential Election Now Has a Date

The Senegal election will now take place March 24, a little over a week before the end of President Mack Sall’s tenure.

Senegal’s President Macky Sall Says He’ll Exit Office When his Term Ends, but Election Date Remains Uncertain

In acceptance of the Constitutional Council’s rebuke of his “illegal”postponement of elections, Sall’s exit at the end of his tenure sets the stage for a new Senegalese president.

Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term, Easing Tensions

President Macky Sall of Senegal announced that he would not be seeking a third term in office, honoring the country's pride in its historic record as a democratic role model in Africa.

The Best Street Style from Chanel’s Debut Show in Dakar

From breezy silhouettes and bold colors to monochrome dressing, these were some of the stand-out looks from those attending the French house's Métiers d’art showcase.

Travel Diary: The Warmth & Beauty of Senegal is Unparalleled

In OkayAfrica's latest Travel Diary, Nigerian photographer and storyteller Sope Adelaja heads to Senegal to learn what it's like to embrace the "Teraanga" lifestyle.

The Dak'Art Biennale Returns

The Dakar Biennale, one of the continent's largest cultural events, is back after the pandemic for its 14th edition.

The 2018 DAK'ART Biennale Was a Creative Playground For African Artists

A look back at Senegal's biggest contemporary art gathering.

Kwesta Wants to Push South African Sounds to the World In His Last 'Dakar' Album

The South African star reveals collaborations with Davido, Mr Eazi, Tory Lanez, and Rick Ross and talks about the magic formula behind his current hit "Spirit."

First Look: Tongoro's Stunning Dakar-Made Summer Collection

Dakar-based fashion house, Tongoro, shares its stunning new collection just in time for the summer.