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Guinean comedian Mamadou Lamarana Barry has worked since 1997

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Guinean comedian Mamadou Lamarana Barry, known as “Billo le faux”, says he has been working since 1997 and remains active on stage and in front of the cameras in 2026. In an interview with Africaguinee.com, he discusses his career and artists’ living conditions.

Guinean comedian Mamadou Lamarana Barry, known as “Billo le faux”, has been working since 1997, according to an interview with Africaguinée. A prominent figure in popular comedy and theatre in Guinea, he became known after appearing with the Lewrou Djéré troupe.

In the interview, Barry discusses the living conditions of artists, the influence of social media and the impact of artificial intelligence. He also addresses free healthcare.

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