Didier Awadi

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Didier Awadi is a Senegalese rapper and a significant figure in Francophone West African hip hop. As a founding member of Positive Black Soul (PBS) with Duggy Tee, Awadi toured around the world contributing to the international popularity of Hip Hop Galsen. Awadi works as a solo artist, accompanied by his crew PBS Radikal. He participates in the Senegalese music industry through his label, recording studio, and rehearsal space, Studio Sankara. Awadi offers a conscious and revolutionary style of music strengthened by articulated and rooted messages. His motivation and inspiration is grounded in the Burkinabé revolutionary Thomas Sankara's phrase: "Let's dare to invent our future!"[1]

Born on August 11, 1969 in Dakar, Senegal, Awadi is of Beninese and Cape Verdean descent. In 1984, while hip hop was slowly emerging on the Dakar scene, Awadi created the group Syndikat. In 1989, he formed Positive Black Soul with fellow hip hop musician Duggy Tee with the desire of promoting a positive image of Africa. In 1992, PBS was chosen by the French rapper with Senegalese origins, MC Solaar, to be the first part of his show touring throughout France. With a growing popularity, they recorded in 1994 their first track "Boul Faale," ("Don't worry") in which they denounced the corruption of the local political system. This track became part of their first album, "Salaam" released in 1995 after a European tour and signed under the label, Island Records. Over the next fourteen years, PBS had multiple international collaborations (KRS-One, Mc Solaar, Princess Erika, K-Mel, Kimani Marley, etc.) and toured worldwide while releasing K7 and CD in Senegal and internationally. Throughout his career, as member of PBS and later as a solo artist, Awadi articulated a militant and critical discourse in favour of a brighter pan-African future.[2]

In 2001, the two members of PBS decided to start a solo careers. A year later, Awadi released his first solo album, “Kaddu Gor” ("Word of Honour") which received the Radio France Internationale (RFI) World Music Award in 2003.[3] After announcing the formation of his new crew, PBS-Radikal with Baay Sooley, Carlou D, and Noumounda Cissoko, Awadi signed with Sony Music. In 2005, he released his second solo album, “Un Autre Monde est Possible” (“Another World is Possible”) in which he called for the emergence of a better society based on equity, fairness, justice, and freedom.[4] In 2006, he released “Sunugaal”, a plea for the development of Senegal and against illegal immigration.[5] In October 2007, Awadi presented his upcoming project, “Presidents of Africa” on the Bataclan (theatre) stage in Paris, with artists from all over the continent.[1] This fourth album was released in April 2010.[6]

In 1998, Awadi began contributing to Dakar's musical industry with the creation of his first home studio, "Taf-Taf Production" ("quickly" in Wolof - but "well-done" as Awadi stresses) and the first rental of his PA system. In 2001, he produced a one-hour TV show mirroring the local hip hop culture, "Senerap". In 2003, he created a festival dedicated to the hip hop culture, "Senerap International". That same year, "Taf-Taf Production" became "Studio Sankara", a more formal and professional music production structure actively producing advertising spots. In 2009, as a joint initiative with music professionals and hip hop artists, Awadi organized the first edition of "72H Hip Hop", a three-day event celebrating Hip Hop Galsen through workshops, conferences, performances, and exhibitions.
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Ce qui nous lie (feat. Yandé Codou Sène)
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
04:07
11
Africa
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
02:57
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Ismaël Lô
01
Japp Ci
Didier Awadi
Japp Ci
03:41
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Didier Awadi
21
More Faya
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:45
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Koffi Benette Seraphin
10
Sos congo
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:40

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  • Discography
Albums
Studio Sankara
01-02-2023
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
01
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:03
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Akatche Koffi
02
L'Africain
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Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:14
Writer: Didier Awadi - Baaba Maal / Composers: Ismael Mapaga
03
Il N'est Jamais Trop Tard
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:32
Writer: Didier Awadi - Diyane Adams / Composers: Akatche Koffi
04
Tu Croyais Quoi
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:08
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Ben Aflow
05
Enfants bénis
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:05
Writer: Didier Awadi - Diyane Adams - Mahamadou Soumbounou / Composers: Ousmane Berté
06
El-Shaddaï
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
03:19
Writer: Didier Awadi - Joseph Antoine Sarr / Composers: Didier Awadi - Louis Alexandre Thomas Faye
07
Xale Bi Nangouna
Didier Awadi
Quand On Refuse On Dit Non
02:42
Writer: Didier Awadi - Ndeye Korka Dieng / Composers: Louis Alexandre Thomas Faye
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Studio Sankara
23-04-2018
Made In Africa
01
L'Art (Interlude Thomas Sankara)
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
00:46
Writer: Didier Awadi - Thomas Sankara / Composers: Didier Awadi
02
Bamako blues
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:07
Writer: Didier Awadi - Vieux Farka Toure / Composers: Guimbala Keita
03
Made in africa
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
04:15
Writer: Didier Awadi - Ibrahima Diabaté / Composers: Gnakouri Jean Baptiste
04
Japp Ci Rmix
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:16
Writer: Didier Awadi - Edrisa Musuuza / Composers: Guimbala Keita
05
Tieupeu Na
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:15
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Koffi Benette Seraphin
06
Ndaanane
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:48
Writer: Didier Awadi - Daniela Ahanda - Bamba Diaw / Composers: Didier Awadi
07
Djambar
Didier Awadi
Made In Africa
03:49
Writer: Didier Awadi - Dominique Preira - Bamba Diaw / Composers: Guimbala Keita
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Studio Sankara
15-07-2013
Ma révolution
01
Ma révolution
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:01
02
Ce qu'ils disent
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:30
03
Supa ndanaane
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:42
04
Merci mon dieu
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
02:55
05
Génération consciente
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:34
06
J'ai pas le temps
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:45
07
Coup d'état démocratique
Didier Awadi
Ma révolution
03:23
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Studio Sankara
15-06-2010
Présidents d'Afrique
01
L'esclave
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
00:25
02
Dans mon rêve
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
03:50
03
Comme Nasser
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
03:32
04
Amandla (feat. Skwatta Kamp)
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
03:44
05
Woye
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
03:43
06
The Roots (feat. M1-Dead Prez & Bouba Kirikou)
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
03:56
07
Freedom (feat. Gertrude Sénin, Lady Sweety, Tiwony & Thaiss)
Didier Awadi
Présidents d'Afrique
04:16
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Singles
℗ 2024 Studio Sankara
02-09-2024
El-Shaddaï
01
El-Shaddaï
Didier Awadi
El-Shaddaï
03:19
Writer: Didier Awadi - Joseph Antoine Sarr / Composers: Didier Awadi - Louis Alexandre Thomas Faye
Studio Sankara
09-02-2024
FINALE
01
FINALE
Positive Black Soul
FINALE
02:22
Writer: Didier Awadi - Amadou Barry / Composers: mohamed keita
Studio Sankara
31-01-2023
L'Africain
01
L'Africain
Didier Awadi
L'Africain
03:14
Writer: Didier Awadi - Baaba Maal / Composers: Ismael Mapaga
Studio Sankara
09-09-2022
Géométrie Variable
01
Géométrie Variable
Didier Awadi
Géométrie Variable
02:45
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Didier Awadi
Studio Sankara
09-03-2020
Mama kitoko
01
Mama kitoko
Didier Awadi
Mama kitoko
03:42
Writer: Didier Awadi - Marie Ndiaye / Composers: Seraphin Benette Koffi Acatche
Studio Sankara
16-02-2018
Tieupeu Na
01
Tieupeu Na
Didier Awadi
Tieupeu Na
03:15
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Didier Awadi
Studio Sankara / Made in Africa
14-07-2017
Japp Ci
01
Japp Ci
Didier Awadi
Japp Ci
03:41
Writer: Didier Awadi / Composers: Didier Awadi
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EMMA DOBRE PROD
24-11-2023
PUISSANCE 10
01
L'amour c'est pour les grands
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
02:54
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
02
Azigbo
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:48
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
03
Notre espoir
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:42
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Magic System - Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
04
Arc de triomphe
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:25
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Didi B - Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
05
Kalé
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:20
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Shan'L - Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
06
Ça n'arrive pas qu'aux autres
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:09
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Didier Awadi - Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
07
La constance
DJ KEROZEN
PUISSANCE 10
03:06
Writer: Tohon Yobo Constant Joel / Composers: Suspect 95 - Tohon Yobo Constant Joel
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2016 Diofou Corporation
25-03-2016
Gwèlèkan
01
Gwèlèkan
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:28
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
02
Ma génération
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:49
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
03
Sauvons les enfants
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:34
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
04
L'enjeu du Nord
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:12
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
05
Université du mal
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:32
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
06
Tel peuple tel chef
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:47
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
07
La tête de Khadafi
Master Soumy
Gwèlèkan
04:05
Composers: Ismaila Doucouré
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2023 Mood Entertainment / House of Matoto
05-04-2023
Alliance
01
Retires Toi
Fac Alliance
Alliance
05:25
Writer: Abdoul Kader Sylla - Amadou Gueye / Composers: Abdoul Kader Sylla - Amadou Gueye
02
Gawa Soussa
Fac Alliance
Alliance
04:28
Writer: Amadou Gueye - Abdoul Kader Sylla / Composers: Amadou Gueye - Abdoul Kader Sylla
03
Marche Doucement
Fac Alliance
Alliance
05:26
Writer: Master X - Abdoul Kader Sylla - Amadou Gueye / Composers: Master X - Abdoul Kader Sylla - Amadou Gueye
04
Unité En Guinée
Fac Alliance
Alliance
08:33
Writer: Master X / Composers: Master X
℗ 2005 Interowners
01-01-2005
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
01
Délivrance (Mix 1996)
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
03:33
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
02
Plus jamais ça
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
03:49
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
03
Le descendant
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
04:27
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
04
Don
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
04:26
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
05
Mangercratie
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
04:12
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
06
Djeli
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
04:38
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
07
Crazy World
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly 3CD originaux
03:59
Writer: Tiken Jah Fakoly / Composers: Tiken Jah Fakoly
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