Artist Kane Diallo recently made headlines after discovering and returning a considerable sum of 10 million CFA francs to the Pullman hotel. In a video posted online, he shows the head of this amount that he recovered on site and explains that he entrusted the money to the reception service of the establishment, in the hope that the owner could recover it.
Questioned by our colleagues from Senego and Kawtef, Kane Diallo Welma explained that he never intended to keep this money for himself. He said: “Apart from music, I work and earn a good living. The government calls us to ‘Jub Jubal Jubanti’ (act with honesty and responsibility). We are young and must be honest. Let’s work rather than looking for easy money. »
Despite this action in good faith, the artist’s choice did not receive a unanimous favorable reception on social networks, with some users going so far as to insult him for his gesture. However, during the interview, Kane Diallo announced positive news: the owner of the amount was finally able to recover his property. He even had a brief telephone conversation with him: “He’s a very well-known person, but I won’t say his name. »
On the occasion of this restitution, Kane Diallo took the opportunity to highlight the importance of respecting and honoring the emblematic figures of Senegalese music. The artist wanted to recall the value of Senegal’s cultural and artistic heritage.
This act of integrity by Kane Diallo, as simple as it is, underlines a lesson in integrity and humanity that resonates beyond the musical sphere. For more details, you can consult the full text on the website of our colleagues at Kawtef.
