“Senegal Olympics: It’s All About Connections”: Demba Guissé Decries Favoritism in Artist Selection

Ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Senegalese singer Demba Guissé says he was not selected to perform at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio or at the free concerts organized by the Ministry of Culture in Keur Massar. In a social media post, he alleges that personal connections and influence networks affect the choice of artists. He also criticizes the management of Senegal’s cultural sector and says he may make revelations in the coming days, without specifying what they will concern.