Djeneba Seck

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Djeneba Seck (born 1970) is an African singer and actress born in Bamako, (Mali). Her family's roots are in Kita, [1] a town famous for its music. In 1986 she met Sekou Kouyate who took her on as a backing vocalist for his band. They had a hit song called "N'Kadignon Ye". [2]

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References

  1. Koné, Assane (23 May 2008). "Djeneba Seck : "Philosophe" et prêcheuse de la musique" (in French). afribone. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  2. "Djeneba Seck". allmusic.com . Retrieved 14 February 2013.