Death of Safiatou Sidibé: Mali mourns the actress 'Badjéné'

On September 15, 2026, Safiatou Sidibé, known as 'Badjéné', passed away, leaving a significant void in the Malian cultural landscape. She was recognized for her role in the series 'Dou la famille', impacting several generations of viewers. Director Boubacar Sidibé paid tribute to her influence on the Malian and African artistic scene, calling her an emblematic figure of theater and audiovisual.