Unnatural acts: Actor Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Diop puts an end to rumors

Senegalese actor Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Diop, known for his role in the series “Jeux de Dames,” issued a statement on November 5, 2026, denying any involvement in the homosexuality-related case circulating on social media. He says people are using his photographs to impersonate someone else and denounces the posts as false and defamatory. He plans legal action against anyone who continues to spread the accusations or use his image, and urged social media users to verify information. His statement follows the arrest of six people in the investigation involving Mamadou Ba, including actor Ousseynou Diop, who also appeared in “Jeux de Dames.”