Prefet Adam

Global warming project (Senegal)

Climate change is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges of our time. Préfet Adam, guitarist and composer, has been using his music for over 10 years to promote preventative awareness campaigns about the consequences of climate change. Through his art, he sensitises people to the pressing ecological problems and encourages a more conscious approach to our environment. His work impressively demonstrates how cultural engagement can contribute to climate protection.

Préfet, whose real name is Adama Baldé, was born on 13 October 1980 in Kolda, a town in southern Senegal. The Casamance region, where he grew up, is known for its cultural diversity, with ethnic groups such as the Fulani, Mandingo, Diola and Manjacque. It was in this region, historically known as Fouladou, that Préfet discovered his passion for music at an early age. He won numerous prizes at regional cultural competitions and in 1997 took part in the prestigious "Oscar de Vacances" in Dakar, a nationally televised competition, with a music group from his region.

In addition to his singing talent, Préfet learnt to play the guitar by himself and quickly mastered the common chords. From 2008, he toured Europe as a guitarist, in particular Spain, France and, in 2009, England. These trips broadened his musical horizons and enriched his career with valuable experience.

in 2012, Préfet founded the Fulani Melody Band, with which he incorporates traditional African instruments such as the kora, ngoni and calabasse into his music. With a unique blend of acoustic folk, Afro and blues, he delights both Senegalese and international music lovers at his live performances in Dakar and beyond. He sings in Pulaar, Wolof, Mandinka, French and English about themes such as love, peace, solidarity and education.

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