Dakar - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you recommend any books or movies about this city/country for those who are interested in learning more?
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi's Incorruptible from 2015 is a look at the election where the former decided to change the constitution to allow for a third term and a protest movement sprung up. Atlantique from 2019 by Maty Diop. Sakho & Mangane is a 2021 Senegal cop series on Netflix (at least non-VPNed Netflix here). The Black Girl/La Noire De... (1966) by Ousmane Sembene is a classic. - Oct 2024
There is a documentary on Amazon about the annual pilgrimage to Toubab Dialaw; I recommend watching. - Apr 2022
Leopold Sedar Senghor’s writings are excellent. Music plays an important role in Senegal. Listening to Youssou N’Dour, Baaba Mal, Cheikh Lo, and Orchestre Baobab will you give you a real feel for the city and its special vibe. - Jul 2020
Lonely Planet. - Dec 2019
"However long the night" by Aimee Molloy and "So Long a Letter" by Mariama Ba. - Apr 2016
Sénégal 2003
Eh, the Lonely Planet guide book is available, but it could use a serious update. - Mar 2013
African Friends and Money Matters is an absolute MUST read for anyone living in Western Africa - Jan 2011
Quite a few. - Feb 2010
