Ndiaga was born a griot (traditional musical history teller) in Yoff Senegal. He’s been learning traditional musical rhythms of mbalax and sabar since early childhood. He played percussion and drumkit in the Senegalese national orchestra for six years. He went on to be a regular member of Youssou Ndour’s band and has played with many other famous Senegalese musicians.
“This man and his music show the true face of traditional Senegalese music" - Youssou N’dour