Senegal is the home of almost an uncountable number of artists, from Singers, Percussionists, Guitarists, Choreographers to Rappers, you name it… But to find an artist gifted with all the qualities, talent and attributes that make up a legendary artist could be quiet a task. Well in Masane and the Waflash Band you can find it all.

To start with MASANE, what you get is a talented beautiful young gifted and black lady who from her natural dreadlocks down to her toes is a stunningly gorgeous songster who could melt anybody’s heart be it a man or woman young or old. With a voice that sounds like the tone of a flute and a great talent in playing the guitar plus being a wicked performmer. She is by far the greatest female artist Senegal has ever produced.

A good band is always a good band and with WAFLASH you don’t have to be Simon or an Xfactor judge to work out what a great band they are. From the Percussionists to the Guitarists, Drummer to the Tama Player, all you get is quality to the finest that reflects on the standard of Mbalax they deliver.

On Saturday the 24th of June, Joluv Nite Club ( Club EQ ) was the scene of  what was dubbed a ‘Mbalax Extravaganza’ by many. The fairly packed JNC crowd worked out to a ratio of 1man to 3ladies (1man:3ladies) making “MOKO YORR” 2006 a night of sing-alongs and sexy dancing specially stimulated by Senegals’ finest dancer and performer, the beautiful, light skined long hair OUMOU SOW. Who displayed a spectacular performance that set almost everybody on their dancing shoes and kicking their grooves on all night.

Fans were entertained with ballad after ballad including most of the popular once, the big hit ‘SIN CE RITY’ and some unreleased songs.

Also featured was an upcoming male artist who delivered a wonderful performance and goes by the name Yves Niang. Take it from me this guy is really worth watching because he definitely appeals to the ladies and you know what that means.

Overall the show was a very good one except for sound quality which was by any standard below good, but the quality of entertainment MASANE and the WAFLASH BAND delivered over shadowed it all, which was evident in the crowds’ reluctance to see the show finished  by requesting for last piece for about 3 times. But after the second request for a last piece Masane had to say bye for what goes up must come down and for every good show there must be a last piece. 

MOKO YORR 2006  was yet another trademark entertainment by  Waka J Promotions.

Watch Out for an exclusive MASANE interview soon.

By Daddy Elie