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Kilifeu criticizes "Y en a marre" movement and Senegalese civil society
via SeneNews2 min read
Kilifeu, an artist now close to Ousmane Sonko, has strongly criticized Senegalese civil society, including the "Y en a marre" movement which he helped create. His statements highlight significant divisions among historical figures of this citizen engagement. Kilifeu reflected on the origins of "Y en a marre," recalling its creation during widespread protests against electricity outages. He denounced what he perceives as a loss of purpose for the movement and civil society at large, stating, "Civil society is a sham, even 'Y en a marre'." He recounted a discussion with Fadel Barro, emphasizing that the revolution was not confined to studios or concerts and that "Y en a marre" aimed to avoid being co-opted by political parties or NGOs. Kilifeu asserted that the current civil society does little for Senegalese citizens, who he believes are more aware and courageous than these organizations. The former rapper from the group Keur Gui reminded that "Y en a marre" was founded in 2011 amid popular discontent over electricity cuts, aiming for independent citizen mobilization. This stance indirectly targets former colleagues, including Thiat, his long-time friend and bandmate, with whom political differences are now evident.
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