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Saadou Bori

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Saadou Bori, a Nigerien artist born on December 28, 1964 in Maradi, was a singer, composer, and drummer. He began his career in the "Goriba" orchestra before joining the renowned "Carnaval orchestra" directed by his late uncle, Hassan Garba. Bori gained popularity and carried the torch for Nigerien music, experimenting with new sounds and styles. He died on June 26, 2008, in a traffic accident in Nigeria, but his music continues to inspire fans throughout Niger and the sub-region.

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