Didier Awadi | |
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![]() Awadi in 2009 | |
Born | Didier Awadi August 11, 1969 |
Other names | DJ Awadi |
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Years active | 1984-present |
Musical career | |
Genres | African hip hop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Mr Bongo Records |
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]
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