Nix performs "DJANGO" and "TAATUNEEN" in a special performance for #TheRootsAfricaDay
Nicolas Omar Diop, alias Nix, is a Senegalese rapper born in Dakar.
His solo career began in 2003, when he released his first solo album "Black Crystal", this album which very quickly opened the doors to all of French-speaking West Africa. Since then, Nix has crossed all the eras of Senegalese and African hip-hop and has to his credit 8 musical projects, received 14 nominations including 7 awards in Senegal. He has also collaborated with renowned artists such as Disiz, Oxmo Puccino, Wyclef, Jerry Wonda, Daara J Family…
After rapping in French throughout his career.
Nix released between 2016 and 2018 two Wolof (senegalese local language) albums by the name of Excuse My Wolof and EMW II - The Ñuulest.
In addition to his artistic career, Nix is today co-founder of the Deedo music streaming platform, the Deedo Dakar Studio and the Deedo Distribution service.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixofficial/?hl=en
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On Monday, May 25, 2020, The Roots hosted a 24HR celebration of Africa and her Diaspora. Presented by the Bridge, the fest included DJ sets, performances, and powerful conversations from around the world and around the corner.
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