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Youssou N'Dour
Wikidata describes Youssou N'Dour as Senegalese singer, composer and politician (born 1959).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Prince Claus Award · dated 2002
- Public office: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
- Award received: Polar Music Prize · dated 2013
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