Souleymane Mbodj discusses the enduring relevance of storytelling

Souleymane Mbodj, a storyteller and percussionist, appeared on France 24 on July 5, 2026, to discuss the contemporary relevance of traditional tales. He is the author of "Les Larmes du Crocodile," published by Les Editions des Eléphants. Mbodj argued that despite their fantastical elements, stories remain powerfully relevant today. The interview was part of a broader program that also covered topics such as the Dreyfus affair's connection to the Tour de France, the origins of the Avignon "Off" festival, Madonna's 15th album, the summer hit song's origin, stars on national football shirts, the completion of the Sagrada Familia, the "Match of the Death" football game in Soviet propaganda, the 3rd edition of the Comediablanca festival in Casablanca, Morocco, and the identity of Roland Garros. The video content required audience and advertising cookies to be enabled.