In many African countries, including Senegal, leaders who cling to power have become a symbol of negativity. When President Abdoulaye Wade sought to run for office again in 2011, a resistance movement emerged. A group of friends, including rappers Thiat and Kilifeu, formed "Y'en a marre" ("We Are Fed Up"),while filmmaker Rama Thiaw documented the movement's events, including meetings, arrests, and concerts, from an insider's perspective.
The Revolution Won't Be Televised
Aging president in Senegal faces backlash after announcing plans to run for re-election, sparking widespread unrest amidst a backdrop of political instability and a long history of leaders clinging to power.
