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(s) | 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]
- ^ Lemancel, Anne-Laure (October 12, 2007). "Didier Awadi's Guide to African Presidents". Radio France Internationale Musique. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2010.