Aicha kone biography of mahatma
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Diva to junta: The singer praising West African putschists
Popular Ivorian artist Aicha Kone who filled venues singing about political freedom for Africa 30 years ago now wins fans singing the praises of West African junta chiefs.
The 67-year-old has more than half a million followers on Tik Tok, where she released her latest song on August 26, applauding the military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Aicha kone biography of mahatma
The track lauds the leaders who formed a defence pact, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), after seizing power in coups between 2020 and 2023.
“AES, the march towards freedom! AES, you are right!” go the song’s lyrics set to a catchy melody and featuring a photo montage of their leaders.
“I want my oil, I want my diamond, I want my gold,” she sings. In another 2022 song dedicated to the Malian leader, the Ivorian diva -- who fans affectionately call Mama Africa -- pays tribute to the Malian Armed Forces, or the Fama.
“Fama, strength to you!” she sings in a smooth, joyful