© Alun Be
Saturday 07 June • 21:00
• SALAHIN Stage
Scène Saturday June 7

FATOUMATA DIAWARA

Mali
Afrofuturism

Fatoumata Diawara, a prominent voice of Africa, returns in 2023 with London Ko, a visionary album celebrating multiculturalism and musical innovation. Following the success of Fenfo in 2018, this Malian artist—Grammy nominee and collaborator with artists like Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Matthieu Chedid, and Lauryn Hill—continues to blend Mandingo traditions with modern sounds.
Born in Côte d’Ivoire in 1982, she overcame the challenges of her childhood to become an actress and then a singer. Through impactful projects like Mali-Ko for peace and Djonya against modern slavery, she delivers universal messages of hope and resilience. Embracing Afrofuturism, she fuses afrobeat, jazz, pop, and electro, affirming a prophetic vision for Africa and the world.