Youth Olympics: Samba Peuzzi and Mao Sidibé discuss Senegalese music on RFI
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Artists Samba Peuzzi and Mao Sidibé were interviewed at the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar for RFI’s programme “Fais ton boucan”. Samba Peuzzi is presenting his third album, “Culture”, released in January 2026, and is due to perform at the Mbao Stadium on 31 December, according to Senego.
RFI’s programme “Fais ton boucan” is devoting an episode to Senegalese music from the Youth Olympic Village at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, featuring rapper Samba Peuzzi and reggae artist Mao Sidibé, according to Senego. Samba Peuzzi is presenting “Culture”, his third album, released in January 2026, while Mao Sidibé talks about “TERANGA”, his latest project.
Samba Peuzzi blends rap and afropop on “Culture”, with collaborations including Dip Doundou Guiss and Hussain Dada. Mao Sidibé combines reggae, folk and joola rhythms, also drawing on Mandingo traditions. The two artists discuss transmission and social realities through their music. Samba Peuzzi is due to perform at the Mbao Stadium on 31 December.
Update of 10 November 2026: Young South African athletes have already won nine medals at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, including two gold, equalling their 2010 record in Singapore. To read: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: South Africa equals its best medal total.
