Mister Gass takes issue with cyber abuses September 13, 2026

Real name Ibrahima Gassama, Mister Gass launched his new single on Thursday September 10, 2026 at the Just For You premises. Social Networks is the title of this unreleased track.

Thursday September 10, 2026, the premises of Just I For You opened their doors to guests of Mister Gass, who came to attend the launch of his new single “Social Networks”.

Senegalese reggae songwriter and performer, Mister Gass has chosen to lift the veil on the abuses observed in digital platforms for a long time.

Accustomed to browsing social media, the artist considered it necessary to take a break to raise awareness about harmful content published on online platforms and its impact on young people, who are more exposed.

Mister Gass launched an appeal for responsible use of social media by suggesting content for educational and instructive purposes: “social networks should not be a hub for invective or exhibition. With algorithms, everything is permitted, it seems like porous borders and this remains harmful, especially for young people. There is plenty to educate everyone about the responsible use of social networks. African states must be able to take coercive measures to stem this situation through digital professionals.”

It took Mister Gass six months to produce his single, a cri de coeur against inappropriate, harmful behavior in digital spaces.

Gathered around a table, intellectuals such as the sociologist Djiby Diakhaté, the psychologist Moussa Ka, as well as religious people including Father Stéphane and Imam Pope Samba did not hesitate to take turns speaking to give their opinion on the use of social networks.

“We lived in collectivist societies which emphasized the sacredness of life. We respected every divine creature because they are part of the order of the functioning of our society. Subsequently, ruptures established new behaviors which manifest themselves through insults and insults on social networks,” explains sociologist Djiby Diakhate, the first panelist to speak.

The two religious leaders share the opinion that: “young people should invest in the digital world by leaving their mark in a positive way because social networks remain a tool, it is up to everyone to make good use of it.”

The increasing toxicity observed in certain content directly affects the mental health of young people.

With a constant search for validation resulting in “likes”, “shares” and flattering comments, some young people fall into depression.

During his speech, psychologist Moussa Ka told the story of a girl who thought she was unloved following her last publication which had ten “likes” and two comments. “The young girl was in tears,” he adds.

While some people leave a positive imprint on social media, others turn it into a wall of lament and purge allowing them to set their sights on unknown people in comments.

MisterGass used his art to denounce, awaken and alert the authorities to the consequences that this excess of digital freedom can have on the young generation.

The launch ceremony for the single “Social Networks” ended with a screening of the music video, followed by a Showcase.

Irène MENDY (Intern)