“Sall Ngary Jummah Mubarak”: Marieme Faye Sall and Macky Sall delight social media with a video

Author: senenews.comPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

“Sall Ngary Jummah Mubarak”: Marieme Faye Sall and Macky Sall delight social media with a video

In a video posted on Friday, Marieme Faye Sall appears smiling as she talks on the phone with her husband, former Senegalese president Macky Sall. In a playful, affectionate tone, she wishes him a blessed Friday and jokes that she will sing to him like the griots do so he will give her money. The clip drew many positive reactions online, with viewers praising her simplicity and closeness to the public. Marieme Faye Sall served as first lady for twelve years.

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