Senegal
In Senegal, Afua Hirsch discovers how exuberant hip-hop, film and fashion scenes have fed off colonial history, and she traces the story of a poet who became the father of Senegalese independence.
In Senegal, a French-speaking nation of 15 million people in the far west of Africa, Afua Hirsch discovers a country with a cultural influence far beyond its size, with dynamic film, fashion and hip-hop scenes that have fed off historic power struggles and culture clashes, both between ancient empires and against French colonisers. She traces the story of Leopold Senghor, a poet who became the father of Senegalese independence and redefined what Africa is. She explores cities with exuberant murals and street culture that respond to the past, and she meets internationally acclaimed choreographer Germaine Acogny, griot musician Diabel Cissokho and hip-hop legend DJ Awadi.
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The role of Griots
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00:48搁耻苍鈥怐.惭.颁.
It's Tricky
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Afua Hirsch |
| Director | Alex Brisland |
| Producer | Alex Brisland |
| Executive Producer | Russell Barnes |
| Executive Producer | Emma Cahusac |
| Production Company | ClearStory Ltd |
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