Ousmane Touré - Nenam Ma Mère

Review by Doctor Aditya

Nenam Ma Mère by Ousmane Touré: A Raw, Unfiltered Dive into Griot Soul Alright, let’s get real here. If you’re looking for some cookie-cutter pop nonsense or overproduced beats drowning out any shred of authenticity, this ain’t it. Nenam Ma Mère is the kind of album that grabs you by the throat and forces you to feel something—whether you like it or not. Released back in 2002 from Senegal under the PCS label, this Folk/World/Country gem (yeah, I said it) slaps harder than most stuff coming out today. Ousmane Touré doesn’t mess around. The dude knows how to weave African tradition with raw emotion, backed by an ensemble of musicians who clearly weren’t just phoning it in. You’ve got Mama Gaye on acoustic guitar laying down these hypnotic riffs while Pape Dieng smashes those drums like he’s exorcising demons. And don’t even get me started on Ousmane’s lead vocals—they’re gritty, soulful, and dripping with stories only a griot could tell. Now, let’s talk tracks. First up, “Ko Wadini.” This one hits different. Like, REALLY different. From the first note, Bakane Seck’s percussion sets the stage for what feels like a spiritual awakening wrapped in sound. Then Ousmane comes in with his voice—a mix between gravel and honey—and suddenly you’re not just listening anymore; you’re living it. The chorus? Damn near haunting. Aïcha Konte and Cheikhna Touré layer harmonies so tight they might as well be holding hands through your speakers. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna call your mom—or start a revolution. Maybe both. Then there’s “Dioula,” which flips the script entirely. Where “Ko Wadini” feels ancient and ceremonial, “Dioula” has this electric energy thanks to Papis Diouf shredding on electric guitar. Ibou Tall’s keyboards sneak in like whispers before exploding into full-on euphoria. The rhythm section—Pathé Djasse on bass and Pape Dieng again killing it on drums—is so damn infectious you’ll forget you’re supposed to be reviewing this thing and end up dancing instead. Trust me, it happens. But here’s the kicker: none of this feels forced. Every track breathes life because everyone involved pours their damn heart into it. Even the mastering by Florent and mixing by Ouzin Ndoye and Tapha Thiam keeps things organic without losing clarity. That’s rare these days when every other album sounds like it was made inside a computer lab. So yeah, Nenam Ma Mère isn’t perfect—but honestly, that’s why it works. It’s messy, alive, and unapologetically human. Listening to it feels less like entertainment and more like eavesdropping on a conversation centuries old. Weird flex, but I’d take this over half the garbage cluttering playlists today. Final thought? Music like this reminds you we’re all connected—even if we don’t speak the same language. Or maybe it just makes you wanna scream at the sky. Either way, it sticks with you. Now go listen to it already.

Artist: Ousmane Touré
Album: Nenam Ma Mère

Senegal

Folk, World, & Country

2002

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Track	Duration	Preview
Sanga Dom
Dioula
Nenam
Kolere
Ko Wadini
Kounsa

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Duplicated By	Studio 2000
Mastered At	Studio Mermoz Mastering

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Role	Credit
Acoustic Guitar	Mama Gaye
Backing Vocals	Diéba Ndiaye
Bass	Pathé Djasse
Chorus	Aïcha Konte, Cheikhna Touré
Drums	Pape Dieng
Electric Guitar	Papis Diouf
Keyboards	Ibou Tall
Lead Vocals	Ousmane Touré
Mastered By	Florent
Mixed By	Ouzin Ndoye, Tapha Thiam
Recorded By	Ouzin Ndoye, Tapha Thiam
Percussion	Bakane Seck
Text By	Demba Ndiaye
Vocals	Maître Abdoulaye Wade

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Ousmane Touré was born on November 19, 1955 in Kaédi, Gorgol, Mauritania. From 1983 to 1992, Ousmane was Toure Kundas lead singer. The band, at the peak of its fame, was filling up concert halls and stadiums throughout the world, producing musical hits and winning gold records such as the famous live album Paris-Zinguinchor. An accomplished composer, songwriter and musician, Ousmane went on a United States tour with Manu Dibango, which inspired him to co-write Africa Bamba, a song that became an international hit when it was performed by Carlos Santana and sold 18 million copies. In 2000, Ousmane went back to his roots and recorded Lolo in Dakar, an acoustic album that sold 80,000 copies in Western Africa. He later moved to France, where he released Avenue du Monde.

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Here’s something cool: The album *Nenam Ma Mère* by Ousmane Touré is a beautiful mix of African Griot traditions and modern folk sounds. Released in 2002 in Senegal, it brings together a talented team of musicians, like Mama Gaye on acoustic guitar and Pape Dieng on drums. What’s really unique? The track *Ko Wadini* features vocals from none other than Maître Abdoulaye Wade, who was the President of Senegal at the time! It’s not every day you hear a head of state lending their voice to a music project. The album feels like a journey through storytelling and rhythm, staying true to its roots while embracing collaboration.