Youssou N’Dour

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Neneh Cherry along with Youssou N’Dour, Cameron McVey and Jonathan Sharp are credited as songwriters for the track 7 Seconds, originally released by Neneh Cheery and Youssou N’Dour. Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox performed the song with Youssou N’Dour at the 46664 Nelson mandela concert in South Africa.

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Youssou N’Dour, born on 1 October 1959 in Dakar, Senegal, is a globally celebrated singer, songwriter, and cultural ambassador. Known as the “King of Mbalax,” he revolutionised Senegalese music by blending traditional rhythms with modern influences. Youssou gained international fame with hits like “7 Seconds,” a collaboration with Neneh Cherry. Beyond music, he has been a humanitarian and political figure, serving as Senegal’s Minister of Tourism. With a career spanning decades, Youssou remains a powerful voice for African culture and music.

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