Coumba Gawlo mobilises artists to promote Niger
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo Seck was received in Niamey by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani and said she wanted to mobilise African artists to promote Niger. She linked this commitment to development projects, peace and social cohesion, according to the Nigerien government's report.
Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo Seck wants to mobilise African artists to promote Niger and support its development projects. She said this on Wednesday 21 October in Niamey, after an audience with Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani, according to an account published on Thursday by the Nigerien government.
Coumba Gawlo presented her visit as support for the Nigerien people and linked her commitment to sovereignty, peace, security and social cohesion. She also defended the role of music and the arts in education, the fight against poverty and violence, and enhancing the country's appeal. The audience was held in the presence of Soumana Boubacar, minister and chief of staff to the Nigerien president, according to the government.
The singer also works to support rural women. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations presents her as one of its champions for the International Year of Women Farmers 2026.
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