Portrait of Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour

Bio: Youssou N'Dour (also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much of Africa and in 2023, the same publication ranked him at number 69 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
Born: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Youssou N'Dour is 64 years old
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Poster of Africa Rising
Africa Rising
Youssou N'Dour was
59 in Africa Rising
as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 03 2019
Poster of Omar Sy, c'est ta chance
Omar Sy, c'est ta chance
Youssou N'Dour was
59 in Omar Sy, c'est ta chance
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 21 2018
Poster of Peter Gabriel - Live In Athens 1987
Peter Gabriel - Live In Athens 1987
Youssou N'Dour was
53 in Peter Gabriel - Live In Athens 1987
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of 8
8
Youssou N'Dour was
49 in 8
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Oct 23 2008
Poster of Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Youssou N'Dour was
48 in Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 06 2008
Poster of Return to Gorée
Return to Gorée
Youssou N'Dour was
48 in Return to Gorée
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 27 2007
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Youssou N'Dour was
46 in Amazing Grace
as 'Olaudah Equiano'.
Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of Live 8
Live 8
Youssou N'Dour was
46 in Live 8
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Cirque du Soleil: Midnight Sun
Cirque du Soleil: Midnight Sun
Youssou N'Dour was
44 in Cirque du Soleil: Midnight Sun
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 11 2004
Poster of The Paris Concert for Amnesty International
The Paris Concert for Amnesty International
Youssou N'Dour was
39 in The Paris Concert for Amnesty International
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 07 1998
Poster of Picc Mi
Picc Mi
Youssou N'Dour was
32 in Picc Mi
Thu, Jan 02 1992
Poster of Against Oblivion
Against Oblivion
Youssou N'Dour was
32 in Against Oblivion
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 11 1991
Poster of Peter Gabriel - POV
Peter Gabriel - POV
Youssou N'Dour was
31 in Peter Gabriel - POV
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
Youssou N'Dour was
29 in Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 15 1988
Poster of Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary
Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary
Youssou N'Dour was
29 in Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary
as 'Self - Musician'.
Fri, Oct 14 1988
Poster of Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Youssou N'Dour was
28 in Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Youssou N'Dour was
27 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Mosaïque
Mosaïque
Youssou N'Dour was
17 in Mosaïque
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 26 1976
Poster of Xala
Xala
Youssou N'Dour was
16 in Xala
as 'Star Band de Dakar'.
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Youssou N'Dour will be
64+ in Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Wanderlust
Wanderlust
Youssou N'Dour was
56+ in Wanderlust
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Poster of Star Academy
Star Academy
Youssou N'Dour was
42+ in Star Academy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Youssou N'Dour was
38+ in Vivement dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Victoires de la musique
Victoires de la musique
Youssou N'Dour was
26+ in Victoires de la musique
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Youssou N'Dour was
22+ in Champs-Elysées
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982