Africa Yewul

Such is the pious call by Magou in this convincing debut album. His calls for a war-free continent are followed up by thoughtful reflections on womanisers, the ravages of colonialism and slavery, the environment and the AIDS pandemic. Yet this is not a melancholic album, with toe-tapping tunes on love, Dakar by night or generosity, balancing out the sobering visions of Africa. They reflect the singer's good humour and peaceful outlook, nourished by the sleepy harmony of N'Gor.