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Senegalese actress Khadija Dème becomes a producer

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Khadija Dème, known to Senegalese audiences as Adja, moved from journalism and communications into acting, then entrepreneurship and production. Her career began after an audition for a Patisen advert, before her role in the series Adja produced by Marodi, reports Le Soleil.

Senegalese actress Khadija Dème, known as Adja, has expanded her career into production and entrepreneurship after working as a journalist, communications professional, model and presenter, reports Le Soleil.

She began acting after an audition for a Patisen advert, eight years before becoming a familiar figure to Senegalese audiences. In 2026, she also became involved in producing the Olympic flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, according to Le Soleil.

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