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Guitar And Politics: Can Being A Pop Star Help Win A Presidential Election? by panafrican(m): 7:04pm On Jan 04, 2012 |
Yusuf NDour running from president in Senegal. One can say << AT LEAST HE DID NOT POP UP THROUGH MACHINE GUNS , BUT THROUGH MUSIC !>> 4 January 2012 Last updated at 04:58 ET By Tom Geoghegan. BBC News Magazine There will be no need to introduce himself to voters if Youssou N'Dour goes canvassing door to door on the streets of Dakar. Born in Senegal's capital city 52 years ago, he has become one of the most famous musicians in Africa's history, collaborating with Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Sting, although his biggest global hit was 7 Seconds with Neneh Cherry in 1994. He has long been involved in humanitarian causes and was critical of the response from African leaders to the famine in Somalia. Now his fame presents him with a good chance of unseating the president, says Carlos Oya of the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. 'It is a supreme patriotic duty,' says N'Dour "Youssou N'Dour is more than a famous musician, he's an institution in Senegal, one of the most revered celebrities in the country. Apart from his music, he's been actively promoting art and music for the grassroots, engaging lots of different people especially youth, to take a more active role in society." In politics, name recognition counts for a lot, says polling expert Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research, based in Michigan. "Election results show that famous people running for office can do well if they have credibility and a good understanding of the political process." Celebrity usually brings money too, which provides a campaigning advantage. But name recognition and deep pockets count for nothing without credibility, says Mr Mitchell. While Sean Penn would have every chance of winning office, he says, it's unlikely that Kim Kardashian would get sufficient support. Some facts Australia: Peter Garrett, lead singer of Midnight Oil, now minister for school education US: Sonny Bono of pop duo Sonny and Cher (above) served six years in Congress; Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas was a councillor in Detroit UK: Pete Wishart played keyboards for Scottish band Runrig, now MP for Perthshire Haiti: Presidential election in 2011 won by singer Michel 'Sweet Micky' Martelly Brazil: Musical innovator Gilberto Gil appointed culture minister 2003-08 Ireland: Singer Dana was Irish MEP 1999-04 but failed in two presidential elections Italy: Former PM Silvio Berlusconi performed as a singer on cruise ships Peru: Prominent Afro-Peruvian musician Susana Baca is her country's culture minister Poland: Famed pianist Ignacy Paderewski was briefly his country's prime minister Russia: Joseph Kobzon dubbed country's Frank Sinatra has been an MP for more than 20 years Ukraine: Ruslana won Eurovision and then became an MP Last year, she stood for president for a second time but came sixth. US: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was a concert pianist UK: Former Prime Minister Edward Heath was an organist and conductor Lithuania: MEP Vytautas Landsbergis, who was the first head of state of newly independent Lithuania from 1990-92, is an accomplished pianist and professor of music Indonesia: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is a crooner with three albums to his name It's not just actors and singers, he says, there are dynasties where sons followed fathers and wives followed husbands, in the US and in other countries like India and Pakistan. Continue reading @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16395430 |
Re: Guitar And Politics: Can Being A Pop Star Help Win A Presidential Election? by AfroBlue(m): 7:43pm On Jan 04, 2012 |
Re: Guitar And Politics: Can Being A Pop Star Help Win A Presidential Election? by Jenifa1: 4:24am On Jan 08, 2012 |
oh no. N'dour pls keep the respect of your fans and stick to music.
with Wyclef Jean as second runner up. lol |
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