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Wolof cultural resources

Wolof is the language of Senegal, spoken by 90% of Senegalese even those for whom it is not their mother tongue. Language of teranga (hospitality), mbalax and a pioneering Senegalese cinema in Africa, Wolof is the key to West African culture.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Wolof immersion.

2019

Atlantique

Grand Prix at Cannes by Mati Diop. Dakar Wolof, themes of emigration and spirituality.

Fantasy drama
1973

Touki Bouki

Cult film by Djibril Diop Mambety. Pioneer Senegalese cinema, authentic 70s Wolof.

Drama
2004

Moolaade

Film by Ousmane Sembene, father of African cinema. Wolof and Jula, powerful social themes.

Social drama
2019

Banlieusards

Netflix film about the Senegalese diaspora. Contemporary Wolof mixed with French, identity themes.

Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Wolof.

Mbalax / World

Youssou N'Dour

World legend of African music. Pure and poetic Wolof, intoxicating mbalax rhythms.

World / Folk

Baaba Maal

Internationally renowned Senegalese singer. Wolof and Fula mix, deep and spiritual music.

Mbalax / Pop

Viviane Chidid

Queen of mbalax. Energetic and danceable Wolof, powerful voice and festive rhythms.

Hip-hop

Dip Doundou Guiss

Popular Senegalese rapper. Contemporary young Dakar Wolof with modern flow.

Essential Wolof vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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Wolof level test

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Wolof survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Wolof cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Wolof articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Wolof vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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