Double Golden Disc: the Ministry of Culture salutes the “historic premiere” of Dip Doundou Guiss

Two albums, two Gold Records, a first. Dominique Preira, aka Dip Doundou Guiss, becomes the first Senegalese rapper to be certified with a double Gold Disc. Africa Music & Charts (AMC) distinguished “LNN” (Loo Ñeme Ñakk) and “LFLF” (Lepp Fii Lañu Fekk).

The feat did not go unnoticed at the top of the state. In a press release, the Ministry of Culture, Crafts and Tourism welcomes “a historic first for Galsen rap” and, more broadly, for Senegalese music. Alpha Thiam and Mame Coumba Diop, Minister in charge of Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage, send their congratulations to the artist and his team. They do this on behalf of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo and the entire government.

The timing is not trivial. Senegal is hosting the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event organized on African soil, for which Dip Doundou Guiss himself hosted the opening ceremony. For the ministry, this double certification adds a dimension to the international aura of the country: after sport, “it is Senegalese culture that shines beyond our borders”.

The text also sees in this journey a reflection of the vitality of youth and the creative industries. There he finds the argument of a culture established as a lever for economic development, social cohesion and diplomacy of influence. In return, the ministry promises to support artists in structuring their careers, protecting their works and promoting them internationally. “Senegal is proud of its son. », concludes the press release. The person concerned set the tone on Facebook: “The family. We are double GOLD discs.”

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