"Afrique Victime" is a 2022 album by Mdou Moctar, released on Matador, that features the artist's signature electrifying Tuareg guitar work within a rock and world music context. The album was lauded for its dynamic energy and innovative take on traditional West African music.
- The album was recorded in a makeshift studio in Niamey, Niger, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- "Afrique Victime" received widespread critical acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end best-of lists for 2021.
- The title track, "Afrique Victime," is a powerful protest song against the exploitation of Africa.
Mdou Moctar is a Tuareg guitarist from Niger, known for his electrifying "desert rock" sound. At the time of "Afrique Victime," he was expanding his international reach following critical acclaim for his previous albums.
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