Music Icon Youssou Ndour To Contest For Senegal Presidential Poll

World-renowned singer Youssou Ndour stirred up the battle for Senegal’s presidency Tuesday by announcing he plans to take on veteran incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February elections.

Revered in his home country as a music icon, it remains to be seen whether Ndour can turn listeners into voters in a politically savvy country with well established parties and leaders, including a vibrant opposition.

“Youssou Ndour has the capacity to reach sections of the population, particularly among urban youth that some other politicians might not be able to reach,” said Paul Melly of the London-based Chatham House Africa programme.

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