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Malian comedian Cheick Oumar N’Diaye dies in Bamako

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Malian comedian Cheick Oumar N’Diaye dies in BamakoMark Fischer · CC BY-SA 4.0

Malian comedian and performer Cheick Oumar N’Diaye, known by the nickname «Paracétamol», has died after falling ill in Bamako. His death has prompted numerous tributes from Mali’s artistic and media circles, Bamada.net reports.

Malian comedian and performer Cheick Oumar N’Diaye, known by the nicknames «Paracétamol» and «Ladji», died after falling ill at an event in Bamako, Bamada.net reports.

His death prompted tributes from Mali’s artistic and media circles. Bamada.net describes him as an artist appreciated for his good humour, energy and ability to entertain his audience.

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