Aicha kone biography meaning

Ivorian artist Aicha Kone, 67, has more than half a million followers on Tik Tok, where she released her latest song on August 26, applauding the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

The track lauds the leaders who formed a defence pact, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), after seizing power in coups between 2020 and 2023.

"AES, the march towards freedom!

AES, you are right!" go the song's lyrics set to a catchy melody and featuring a photo montage of their leaders.

"I want my oil, I want my diamond, I want my gold," she sings.

In another 2022 song dedicated to the Malian leader, the Ivorian diva -- who fans affectionately call Mama Africa -- pays tribute to the Malian Armed Forces, or the Fama.

"Fama, strength to you!" she sings in a smooth, joyful tone.

The juntas in the three Sahel states have turned their backs on former colonial power France and sought support from Russia instead to battle militant violence.

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