Youssou N'Dour at Femua: 45-Year Career and New Album 'Éclairer le monde'
Senegalese music legend Youssou N'Dour made his first appearance at the Festival des musiques urbaines d'Anoumabo (Femua) in Abidjan, where he was interviewed by Fatimata Wane for France 24's 'À l'Affiche'. The artist, who is also a newspaper publisher and political figure, discussed his 45-year career, which includes a Grammy award in 2005 for the album 'Egypt'. He recently released a new album titled 'Éclairer le monde', marking his return to music. N'Dour, known as the king of mbalax, stated that his songs narrate Senegalese society. The interview was recorded during the Femua festival, which focuses on urban music.
Key facts
- Youssou N'Dour participated in the Femua festival in Abidjan for the first time.
- He was interviewed by Fatimata Wane for France 24's 'À l'Affiche'.
- N'Dour is a Senegalese musician, newspaper publisher, and political figure.
- He won a Grammy in 2005 for the album 'Egypt'.
- His new album is titled 'Éclairer le monde'.
- He is known as the king of mbalax.
- His songs narrate Senegalese society.
- The interview took place at the Festival des musiques urbaines d'Anoumabo.
Entities
Artists
- Youssou N'Dour
Institutions
- France 24
- Festival des musiques urbaines d'Anoumabo (Femua)
Locations
- Abidjan
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Senegal