California-based Congolese blogger Alain Mabanckou has nothing but praise for Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour's big screen debut in Amazing Grace [1] (Fr):”to see the few clips featuring Youssou N'dour, I think we'll need to to follow him closely. His future is bright if he chooses to concentrate exclusively in this direction and hence to play roles other than those characters deemed natural for men of color. “
Senegal: Youssou N'Dour Cinematic Debut
· Written by Alice Backer
Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Republic of Congo, Senegal, Arts & Culture, Film, Music