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Review: On ‘Twice as Tall’, Burna Boy bends Afrobeats to his will
Burna Boy’s fifth studio album, ‘Twice as Tall’, extends beyond the hype to reveal the Afrobeats star’s vulnerability
Amadou Diallo will never be forgotten
Amadou Diallo, a Guinean man, was killed by NYPD officers 21 years ago. Today protesters still invoke his name as they fight for justice
Poems by Saaleha Idrees Bamjee and Shailja Patel
‘Only poetry can plaster’
Youssou N’Dour injured during Senegal rally
Spokespeople for music icon and opposition activist Youssou N’Dour say the artist was hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar.
Opposition unites against third term for Wade
Opposition candidates in Senegal’s upcoming election pledged a new round of protests aimed at stopping President Abdoulaye Wade from running.
Fans, Romans, countrymen: Lend me your votes
Singer Youssou N’Dour has announced his presidential bid, and joins a long list of celebrities with lofty political ambitions.
Song and dance over Youssou N’Dour’s presidential run
Senegal’s world-renowned singer Youssou N’Dour has announced his running for presidency against the West African country’s incumbent Adboulaye Wade.
Youssou N’Dour tunes up for political arena
Youssou N’Dour is putting his music career on hold so he can enter politics ahead of the presidential elections in his native Senegal next year.
Youssou N’Dour, criticised by Muslims, plays New York
Youssou N’Dour, who ignited worldwide controversy among fellow Muslims, performed on Saturday at a festival aimed at spreading understanding of Islam.