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Cheikh Ibra Fam wearing a black hat, holding a saxophone.

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Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”

Cumbancha will release “Gnou Mbollo” on October 24, 2025, as the third single from Cheikh Ibra Fam’s upcoming album Adouna (Life), due in February 2026.…

Cheikh Ibra Fam Sali single cover. A photo of the artist wearing a red hat.

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Cheikh Ibra Fam Celebrates African Beauty in New Single

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2025 No Comments Cheikh Ibra Fam Senegalese music world music

Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam unveils “Sali”, a soulful tribute to African femininity. The track serves as the second single from his forthcoming album Adouna…

The single cover for "Xam Xam" by Cheikh Ibra Fam features the artist standing against a textured, two-toned wall—light tan on top, faded mauve below. Dressed in a geometric-patterned robe of teal, orange, black, and cream, he gazes to the side beneath a brown fedora. His left hand is slightly raised, adorned with beaded bracelets.

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Cheikh Ibra Fam Honors Wisdom in “Xam Xam”

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2025 No Comments Cheikh Ibra Fam Senegalese music world fusion world music

Cheikh Ibra Fam, the acclaimed Senegalese artist, has released “Xam Xam,” the first single from his upcoming album Adouna (Life), set for release in October…

Cheikh Ibra Fam wearing a hat, standing by a house next to a blue window

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How Senegal’s Cheikh Ibra Fam Found His Voice Between Roots and Rhythm

Angel Romero April 4, 2025 No Comments African music Cheikh Ibra Fam Senegalese music world music

Born Cheikh Ibrahima Ousmane Fame in Mbour, Senegal, Cheikh Ibra Fam grew up amid constant relocation due to his father’s role as director of the…