2023-11-27 07:31:28
A great lyricist of modern times, he holds the secret of handling words and melodies. With texts full of meaning and rich in emotion, he touches the sensitivity of his fans every time he approaches his microphone. Youssoupha Mabiki, as you may have guessed, is no longer an artist to be presented in the world of French and even global RAP, since he is a heavyweight in this movement. Coming as part of the African Musical Meetings (REMA) in Ouagadougou, he gave an interview to Burkina 24.
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Born on August 29, 1979 in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Youssoupha Mabiki in civil status, set out to conquer the world with his microphone. A songwriter, he quickly established himself in the French musical arena, and became an icon of the RAP movement. Going through solo releases and featuring with great renowned artists, he without bargaining becomes one of the standard bearers of French RAP.
After the conquest of France, this emblematic figure of music left his suitcases on the edge of the Ebrié Lagoon, where he has been living for a while, like Fababy, and Black M, the former member of the Sexion d ‘Assault. This change of continent will not be without controversy for certain observers.
So, it reassures at this level and puts an end to any controversy. “ My wife had an opportunity in Ivory Coast, she told me about it and I couldn’t say no to her, because her whole life is to follow me; so it’s normal that I follow her back. We have always lived the life that I always wanted. Where the wife is happy, you are happy, because where your wife is upset, the problems will fall on you “, he clarified.
Since his arrival in the country of Houphouët Boigny, he has not been asked when it comes to reaching out to young Ivorian artists. The rapper Suspect 95 will not say the opposite, since they collaborated on the title Société Suspecte, a hit which left its mark on the minds of music lovers. And as for Burkinabè artists, Youssoupha claims not to have received a request for collaboration, and says he is open to any invitation to feature.
For a second time in the land of honest men, Youssoupha Mabiki did not remain speechless in the face of the resilience of Burkinabe youth. Listening to him, Burkinabè youth alone combine courage and bravery and follow in the footsteps of the father of the revolution, Thomas Sankara.
« Without false modesty or anything, I have traveled a lot all over the world, but in Africa, I have no memory of a youth generally more aware, more mobilized than what I saw in Burkina. Why am I saying this, because I myself learned from the awareness of this youth.
That is to say that I myself from the height of my tours, of the gold records, of my texts, if we are speaking concretely, I have not experienced awareness, mobilization and act of positioning like Burkinabè youth, and it is up to me to learn a lot from them,” recognized the author of the successful title Mon Roi.
To go further, he sends a strong message to Burkinabe youth to continue in this dynamic. “To the youth of Burkina Faso, I urge them to continue to be a beacon and an inspiration for other young people. Afterwards, we are not going to lie to each other, the figure of Thomas Sankara is a strong and elevated figure who is taken at his true value.
I find that in terms of beacon, of inspiration, Thomas Sankara, he is the equal of people like Patrice Lumumba, but I find that for me for example in Congo, Patrice Lumumba does not have a high place in the imagination collective that Thomas Sankara has it here. It’s a fact and I say it. I find that people here are mobilized, aware, they want to take their destiny into their own hands, and that inspires other people. “, he said.
And to reward this youth who shows resilience, the artist Youssoupha offered a giant concert in front of an ecstatic crowd…
Sié Frédéric KAMBOU
Burkina 24
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