Food
This staple grain, often served with stews, is a primary food source in Senegal.
What is rice?
The capital city of Senegal?
What is Dakar?
Economics
Who is the famous Senegalese musician known for popularizing mbalax music and his activism?
Who is Youssou N'Dour?
popular Senegalese dish features fish cooked with a spicy tomato sauce and is often accompanied by rice
what is thieboudienne
Senegal was formerly part of this French colonial region known for its important trade and cultural exchange.
What is French West Africa?
Where Brother Ndiaye spent this past summer
St. Louis, Missouri
This poet and philosopher was the first President of Senegal and a leading figure in the Négritude movement.
Who is Léopold Sédar Senghor?
fermented drink made from millet is traditionally consumed in Senegal and is often served during celebrations
what is bissap
This historical site, located on an island off the coast of Dakar, was a key center for the transatlantic slave trade.
What is Gorée Island?
Brother Ndiaye first name
Mohamed
This influential figure was a prominent leader in the struggle for independence from French colonial rule and later became a key political figure.
Who is Ousmane Sembène?
The Wolof people, a major ethnic group in Senegal, have a traditional dish that combines meat, vegetables, and this leafy green, often referred to as "salad."
What is maffé?
This leader became the first President of Senegal after the country gained independence in 1960.
Who is Léopold Sédar Senghor?
The four languages Brother Ndiaye speaks.
English, French, Spanish, Wolof.
This Senegalese author is known for her works that explore themes of identity and feminism, including the novel "So Long a Letter."
Who is Mariama Bâ?
This dessert, made from ground peanuts and sugar, is a beloved snack in Senegal, often served during festivities.
What is kankankan?
The Senegambian Stone Circles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are believed to have been built by this ancient civilization around 3000 years ago.
What is the Serer civilization?
Amount of internships Brother Ndiaye completed
3
This Senegalese politician served as Prime Minister and was instrumental in promoting economic development and democracy in the country.
Who is Abdoulaye Wade?