Faby Bokira, whose real name was Mamadou Alpha Baldé, is a Guinean singer-songwriter born on June 26, 1984 in Kouramangui, in the region of Labé. Originally from northern Guinea, he joined Dakar in 2001 in search of new opportunities.
It was in the Senegalese capital that he discovered his passion for music and embarked on a career that led him to become one of the most promising voices of the Guinean musical scene at Dakar. With a unique musical style and a strong social commitment, Faby Bokira stands today as an influential artist, recognized for the quality of his voice and productions.
Introduction
Faby Bokira, real name Mamadou Alpha Baldé, is a Guinean singer-songwriter born on June 26, 1984 in Kouramangui, in the sub-prefecture of Labé. Originally from the Labé region, he landed in Dakar in 2001 as many young people from northern Guinea in search of new opportunities. It was in the Senegalese capital that he discovered his passion for music and embarked on a career that led him to become one of the most promising voices of the Guinean musical scene at Dakar.
Education
Faby Bokira grew up in Kouramangui, a town in the sub-prefecture of Labé, Guinea. Like many young people of his generation, he left his hometown to try his luck in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, in 2001. It is in this city that he discovered his vocation for music, surrounded by his artistic friends.
Musical career
In 2001, when he arrived in Dakar, Faby Bokira began to immerse himself in the local music scene and to develop his passion for singing. In 2004, he officially launched his career as an artist and began to make himself known to the Guinean public residing in Dakar. He then released his first singles, which met some success with his community.
In 2014, Faby Bokira collaborated with the label Kissal Production, which enabled her to produce many sounds and to become more affirmative on the Guinean music scene at Dakar. Since then, he has become one of the most promising artists of the Guinean musical community in the Senegalese capital.
Collaborations
Thro his career, Faby Bokira had the opportunity to collaborate with other artists from the Guinean music scene in Dakar. Among them are Zaga Boy, Kadiatou Lelouma, Saifond Baldé, Mariama Kankalabe and Habib Fatako. These collaborations enabled him to make himself known to a wider audience and to strengthen his recognition on the local stage.
Singles
Since the beginning of his career, Faby Bokira has released many successful singles, which contributed to his popularity with the Guinean audience at Dakar. Among his main titles are:
- 2016 : "Dewgal"
- 2017 : "Fouta Djallon"
- 2017 : "Je t'es choisi"
- 2019 : "Mo Welalan"
- 2019 : "Wata Aninan"
- 2021 : "Guigol"
- 2021 : "Wondigal"
- 2022 : "Athiou Nabhoraalan"
These different singles enabled Faby Bokira to make a name in the Guinean musical landscape in Dakar and to stand out for her unique style.
Videos
Along with the release of her singles, Faby Bokira also produced several video clips that contributed to her visibility and prominence. Among these videos are:
- 2017 : "Foutah Djalloh"
- 2019 : "Mo Welalan"
- 2021 : "Wondigal"
- 2021 : "Guigol"
- 2022 : "Athiou Nabhoraalan"
These clips, which feature the artist in different scenes related to his region of origin or to the culture of Guinea, have strengthened the image of Faby Bokira as an ambassador of African-pastoral music.
Commitment
Beyond her musical career, Faby Bokira is also a committed artist who uses her voice to address important themes such as violence against women, children's rights, peace, love and even injustice and ethnocentrism. His commitment and messages through his songs make him an artist recognized for his social and social impact.
Conclusion
Faby Bokira, whose real name is Mamadou Alpha Baldé, is a Guinean singer who managed to impose himself on the Dakar music scene thanks to his talent and his unique style. Originally from the region of Labé, he landed in the Senegalese capital in 2001 and discovered his passion for music, which he later developed to become one of the most promising artists of the Guinea community in Dakar.
With numerous successful singles, collaborations with other local artists and a strong social commitment, Faby Bokira stands today as an influential and inspiring voice in the African-Pastoral music scene.
