Diarra Sylla

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Diarra Sylla
Diarra Sylla during The Voice Kids Russia in 2018 01.jpg
Born (2001-01-30) January 30, 2001 (age 20)
Paris, France
Other names
  • Mame Diarra
  • Diarra Sylla
Citizenship
  • France
  • Senegal
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2015–present
Musical career
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsXIX Entertainment (2017–2020)
Associated actsNow United

De-arra Sylla Diongue (born January 30, 2001), better known as Diarra Sylla or simply Diarra, is a French-Senegalese singer, dancer and model.[1] She is best known for winning first place in the 2016 Sen P'tit Gallé competition. She was part of the global pop group Now United, representing Senegal and Africa,[2][3][4] she left the group in 2020 to pursue her solo career.[5][6]

Biography[]

Sylla was born in Paris, France, but later moved to Dakar, Senegal where she grew up. She is estranged from her biological father, and had only met him a handful of times throughout her life. During her childhood, she mainly resided with her cousin, as her mother traveled constantly. After performing onstage when she was 6, she decided that her ultimate goal was to become a singer.[7][8][9]

Sylla speaks three languages fluently, French, Wolof and English; She also speaks Turkish, but not fluently.

Career[]

2015–2016: Sen P'tit Gallé[]

After four years of discouraging her to pursue music, her mother finally allowed her to participate in the 2016 Sen P'tit Gallé, one of the most prominent singing competitions in Africa. She later won first place and gained instant recognition.[10]

2017–2020: Now United[]

Sylla first heard about Now United through her sister and encouraged her to audition.[11][12] After her successful audition, she was revealed as part of Now United's final lineup on November 12, 2017, being the group's only representative from Africa.[7][13]

In March 2020, Sylla announced that she was preparing her solo career.[14][6][15]

On September 5, 2020, she confirmed in an Hollywood Fix interview in Los Angeles that she had officially departed from the group to pursue solo endeavors.[5][16][17][18] However, even after announcing her departure from the group, she appeared and even sang in some clips of the group. Such as "Pas Le Choix", "Hewale" and "All Around The World".

2021–present: Solo Career[]

On February 25, 2021, Diarra released "Set Free", the debut song of her solo career.[19][20]

On March 12, 2021, Bruno Martini released "Ain't Worried", a song with Luísa Sonza and Diarra.

On September 15, 2021, Diarra released "Catch a Vibe", a song in collaboration with singer Marieme.

Discography[]

For his work with Now United, see Now United discography.

As lead artist[]

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Set Free"[21] 2021 TBA
"Ain't Worried" (with Bruno Martini and Luísa Sonza)[22] Original[23]
"Catch a Vibe" (featuring Marieme)[24] TBA

Influence[]

• Diarra Sylla is the most followed Senegalese woman on Instagram, with over 3 million followers on the social network.[25][26][27]

• Diarra Sylla is featured on the cover and featured as a global icon of the North American magazine, Bloom Xo, in the June/2021 edition

•Diarra Sylla has fans and followers on social media around the world, her big fan base is in her country, Senegal, where she is one of the biggest on social media and one of the acquaintances women. In the Middle East region too, so much so that it has a fan base portal there (there is also one from Senegal), speaking of fan base, we cannot fail to highlight Brazil, in which it has several information and fan bases clubs about her in the networks. United States is a great topic because according to graphics from the Google platform, and Instagram, it is having a very good search search, which means that it is starting to grow with the public there! Mozambique, France, Portugal, Angola and India is being noticed a great increase in searches and people who listen and follow her there! Recently, with the release of 'Set Free' and 'Ain't Worried', Diarra continues to be heard and recognized in Latin America's graphics, in countries: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico.

Filmography[]

Year Title Grade(s) Ref.
2016 Sen P'tit Gallé Participant (1st Place) [28][29][30]

Documentaries[]

Year Title Character Notes Reference
2018 Meet Diarra Herself Frame on Now United's YouTube channel, where she talks about her entire life story until she reaches the group
Dreams Come True: The Documentary Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United [31]

•Diarra Sylla, in July 2021, participated in one of the episodes of the documentary "Trace Trends", produced by Globo Play, which deals with Afro-urban culture, it is amazing and well worth watching. https://globoplay.globo.com/v/9722348/programa/?s=0s

•In September 2021, Diarra made a special appearance on the WebSerie on the YouTube platform of the channel "ElhadjTV" showing everyone her talent in the acting field.

Awards and nominations[]

Year Awards Category Nominated Result Ref.
2020 You Pop Awards Cat of the Year Diarra Sylla Nominated [32]

With Now United[]

For Diarra's awards and nominations as part of Now United, see Now United § Awards and Nominations.

• Diarra Sylla, was the first Senegalese to be nominated for the VMA, in its entire history, together with the group, in the Best Group category, in 2020

References[]

  1. ^ "Diarra Sylla: 15 curiosidades sobre a senegalesa do Now United". Letras.mus.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  2. ^ "(12 Photos) Mame Diarra de S'en Petit Gallé déchire la toile". DAKARPRIVEE.COM (in French). 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. ^ "Les artistes du groupe Now United reçus par Abdou Latif Coulibaly". Journal du Senegal (in French). 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  4. ^ "Simon Fuller's Now United Sign Global Sponsorship Deal With Pepsi: Exclusive". www.billboard.com. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Diarra Sylla confirma que não faz mais parte do Now United e iniciará oficialmente sua carreira solo em breve". POPline (in Portuguese). 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Torres, Leonardo (2020-03-11). "Diarra Sylla, do Now United, confirma preparativos para carreira solo". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b kgb. "Les artistes du groupe Now United reçus par Abdou Latif Coulibaly | Homeview Sénégal". Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  8. ^ Ndiaye, Penda (2020-07-22). "Les Nouvelles photos de Mame Diarra Sen petit Gallé qui secouent instagram. (Photos)". SeneNews.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  9. ^ "Mame Diarra Sen Petit Gallé | SeneNews.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour". www.senenews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  10. ^ "Sen P'tit Gallé | SeneNews.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour". www.senenews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  11. ^ Tine, Modou Mamoune (2019-09-27). "Mame Diarra Sen Petit Gallé passe du bon temps avec Tyga, l'ex de Kylie Jenner (photos)". SeneNews.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  12. ^ Oulimata (2018-11-06). "Vidéo – " All Day " : le nouveau clip de Mame Diarra " Sen P'tit Gallé " et Now United". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  13. ^ "L'arrivée Du Groupe Now United Avec Mame Diarra à Dakar". buzzsenegal.com. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  14. ^ "ENTREVISTA: Diarra Sylla conta por que não veio com o Now United ao Brasil - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  15. ^ "Diarra Sylla, integrante do Now United, confirma que fará carreira solo". Palco Pop (in Portuguese). 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  16. ^ "Diarra Sylla dá a entender que realmente saiu do Now United e conta novos detalhes sobre primeiro single - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  17. ^ Frasinelli, Isabela Pascoal (2020-09-06). "Diarra Sylla fala sobre saída do Now United e revela detalhes da carreira solo". TodaTeen (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  18. ^ Pinheiro, Otavio. "Diarra Sylla confirma que não faz mais parte do Now United: "Vou para minha carreira solo"". Poltrona Vip (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  19. ^ "Meagan Good Directs New Video on Racial Injustice for Artist Diarra: 'We Don't Want to Shy Away'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  20. ^ "Diarra Sylla lança vídeo de "Set Free", com elementos da cultura senegalesa e homenagem aos Panteras Negras". POPline (in Portuguese). 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  21. ^ "Set Free - Single" (in Portuguese). 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  22. ^ "Ain't Worried - Single" (in Portuguese). 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  23. ^ "Original" (in Portuguese). 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  24. ^ "Catch a Vibe (feat. Marieme) - Single" (in Portuguese). 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  25. ^ ndiaye (2020-08-02). "(06 Photos) : Le nouveau post très intrigant de Diarra Sylla " Sen Petit Gallé " fait beaucoup réagir". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  26. ^ "Les Nouvelles photos de Mame Diarra Sen petit Gallé qui secouent instagram. | Galsen221" (in French). 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  27. ^ ndiaye (2020-09-05). "Célébrités sur Instagram : Entre gains et profits". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  28. ^ "Finale Sen Petit Gallé: Mame Diarra gagne l'édition 2016". Senego.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour (in French). 2016-12-25. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  29. ^ Rédaction, La. "Vidéo- Edition 2016 de « Sen Petit Gallé » : Mame Diarra remporte la finale.Regardez". Senegal7 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  30. ^ "Sen Petit Gallé Superstar: Mame Diarra gagne la finale". Dakar7.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  31. ^ "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  32. ^ "YOU POP » YOU POP AWARDS! Vote nos seus favoritos:". Retrieved 2020-12-07.

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