Youssou N'dour

Youssou N'dour was born on October 1, 1959 in Senegal. Once called Senegal's most famous living singer by Rolling Stone magazine, he developed the mbalax style of music and in 2012, he was named Senegal's Minister of Tourism and Culture.
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Currently, Youssou N'dour is 65 years, 2 months and 25 days old. Youssou N'dour will celebrate 66rd birthday on a Wednesday 1st of October 2025. Below we countdown to Youssou N'dour upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Youssou N'dour
Occupation World Music Singer
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born October 1, 1959 (Senegal)
Birthday October 1
Town/City Senegal
Nationality Senegal

🌙 Zodiac

Youssou N'dour’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Youssou N'dour was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

Once called Senegal's most famous living singer by Rolling Stone magazine, he developed the mbalax style of music and in 2012, he was named Senegal's Minister of Tourism and Culture.

Before Fame

He joined the Star Band at a young age and founded the ensemble Étoile de Dakar in 1979, which went on to become an extremely popular act throughout the African continent.

Trivia

He was profiled in the films Return to Goree, which was directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud and Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love, which was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.

Family Life

He was the child of a Wolof mother and a Serer father.

Associated With

He was featured in the critically acclaimed movie Amazing Grace in 2006, which chronicled william Wilberforce's fight against slavery within the British Empire.

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