Fodé Baro annonce son départ de la Guinée : « Dans mon propre pays, je ne suis pas aimé »
The renowned Guinean singer Fodé Baro, considered one of the pioneers of modern urban music in Guinea, has announced his decision to leave the country. In a poignant statement, the artist expressed his profound disappointment with the treatment he says he is receiving in his native land.
"Guinea is the country where great men are belittled. I am called an alcoholic — which I am not — a bum, and even someone who sells his own house. In my own country, I am not loved," Fodé Baro confided bitterly.
The performer of “Yanfai” and “Amour sincère” regrets having been, according to him, unfairly opposed to President Mamadi Doumbouya, a situation which he considers misunderstood and painful.
"I was pitted against President Mamadi Doumbouya. God will judge. Elsewhere, I am celebrated and welcomed as a hero; at home in Guinea, I return like a simple chicken," he declared.
Disappointed but determined, the artist says he wants to turn the page:
"I'm leaving, and nothing will hold me back. I spent thirty-six years abroad without being defamed, but in just seven years in my own country, I've been called every name under the sun. I'm leaving."
This announcement sparked a wave of reactions on social media, ranging from sadness and incomprehension to support. Many fans praised Fodé Baro's immense talent, while others lamented the increasingly hostile artistic climate towards the country's icons.
Throughout his career, Fodé Baro established a unique style blending tradition and modernity, making him one of the most respected Guinean artists on the international stage. His passing prompts reflection on the role of artists in Guinean society.
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