This Monday, November 25, 2024, singer Coumba Gawlo Seck, one of the emblematic figures of African music, held a press conference to announce the main points of the celebration of her 40 years of career. A significant moment in the life of the artist, who spoke about her journey, the challenges she went through and the gratitude she feels towards her fans and supporters.
“40 years is not 40 days,” declared the artist, emphasizing the long road traveled since his beginnings in 1986. A path strewn with pitfalls, but also many satisfactions. Coumba Gawlo has cultivated a passion for music since childhood. At the age of 7, she was already accompanying her mother in her performances. At 14, she won her first singing competition, marking the start of a career that will continue to shine.
“I thank my fans, my family, the national and international press, as well as the musicians and technicians who contributed to this journey,” she added with emotion.
At the opening of this new musical adventure, Coumba Gawlo announced the program of the festivities, which will begin on December 7, 2024, at the Esplanade of the Grand Théâtre National. The launch will be with a mega-concert, which promises to bring together thousands of fans and music lovers. The artist also revealed the other significant dates of this tour: December 14 in Gambia, December 21 in Morocco, December 25 in Dakar, for the traditional children’s Christmas fair with Coumba Gawlo, and December 28 in Ivory Coast.
Under the theme of his new song “Toc Toc Toc”, the artist invites the public to cross “the door that opens” towards new horizons. The festivities will include artistic encounters, cultural exchanges, as well as new shows with renewed scenographies. National and international artists, like Sékou Bambino, will join her to offer an exceptional event.
Another highlight of this conference was the announcement by the Director General of the Grand Théâtre National de Dakar, who appointed Coumba Gawlo as ambassador of the Grand Théâtre National, a prestigious role which crowns her 40 years of influence and success in the music industry.
