No Spring in West Africa AllAfrica.com Senegal's week of mass protests continues in sporadic outbursts and it remains to be seen if people will respond to Youssou N'dour's call for a mass rally next Sunday. N'dour's candidacy was suspiciously rejected by the Constitutional Council on the ...
Youssou N'Dour applies for 2012 election Palm Beach Post By AP | Music News | January 25, 2012 Pop star Youssou N'Dour, one of Africa's most famous musicians, submitted his application late Wednesday to be a candidate in the Feb. 26 presidential election. Reporters waited for hours outside the headquarters ...
Chaka Chaka on a crusade Sowetan Previous winners of the award include actor Richard Gere, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, producer, composer and musician Quincy Jones, Bono of U2 and singer Youssou N'Dour. "I am very grateful for the award," she said. "It means someone has been watching while I ... 'I work for the people' - Yvonne Chaka ChakaTimes LIVE
Will Senegalese music celebrity N'Dour make it to state house? Daily Monitor Musician Youssou N'Dour wants to use his popularity to vie for presidency. PHOTO BY AGENCIES By Mwaura Samora (email the author) A rap for your vote. In a strategy aimed at drawing young voters to his side during last year's political campaigns, ...
Sebunjo and Ismael Lo thrill Kampala fans East African Sebunjo, Uganda's famous folk/world music artiste, who has been compared to Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour and Baaba Maal, said it felt good to use his music to help unfortunate children. On the kora and vocals, and accompanied by his band ...
'Wise men' clear Wade, lock out Youssou N'Dour Africa Review Musician Youssou N'Dour's lawyers on Saturday appealed against the council's disqualification of their client's candidacy since Friday. Two other candidates blocked by the council did not bother to petition. The council had argued that some of Youssou...
Cypriot appointed as UNICEF Goodwill ambassador Cyprus Mail Past ambassadors include Audrey Hepburn, Danny Kaye Peter Ustinov and Youssou N'Dour. According to the UNICEF website, Goodwill Ambassadors “have a wide range of talents and achievements, but they all share a commitment to improving the lives of ...
