List of Senegalese

This is a list of Senegalese people, organized by the field within which they are primarily notable. this list includes both native and expatriate Senegalese.

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Academics

Artists

  • Abdala Faye (born 1971), born in Yene Guedj, near Dakar

Athletes

Authors

  • Mariama Bâ (1929–1981), born in Dakar.
  • Fatou Diome (born 1968), born in Niodior, Fatick region.
  • Ousmane Sembène (1923–2007), born in Ziguinchor.
  • Léopold Senghor (1906–2001), first President of Senegal, born in Joal-Fadiouth, Thiès region.

Dancers

  • Tamsier Joof (born 1973), born in London of Senegalese extraction.
  • Assane Konte (born 1951), born in Senegal.

Film

Historians

Musicians

Politicians

Others

See also

  • List of writers from Senegal
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