Dicko Fils

Moulaye Dicko, better known by his stage name Dicko Fils, is a Burkinabé musician of Fulɓe origin. He sings and plays the kamale n'goni.

Life and career Born in 1975 in a village near the capital Ouagadougou, Moulaye Dicko, the sixth of 14 children, began studying French in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where his father settled to develop his livestock business. He released his first album in 2005. It is at the time of the release of this album that Dicko Fils decided to return to his country, Burkina Faso. 2013 – Theatre Creation "ANTIGONE" evoking the life of Nelson Mandela 2013 – Caravane Tour Sahel in Niamey, in collaboration with Nigerien musician Bourdé 2rda Galo and Beninese musician Koudy 2014 – Jazz-Creation "From Here to There" with Klode Gomez, Tim Winsley and Marcel Balboné 21 March 2015 – FAMA 2015 (Faso Music Awards) - Best Artist of the Year Special Ado Leontine Gorgo Award.

On 30 May 2015, Dicko was involved in a traffic accident, suffering fractured wrists. Two occupants of his vehicle, including fellow Burkinabé singer Awa Nadia, suffered serious injuries, both losing consciousness.

Awards He received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit from the Ministry of Culture of Burkina Faso in 2011.

Discography

Albums TOUNGA (2005): Mali- and Côte d'Ivoire-inspired reggae and "blues-Mandinka" album; produced by ETK production house at the LASOL Sound studio; LADA KORO (2007) songs of texts in Moore, Bambara, Fulfulde and French that speak of "love, peace and traditions"; produced by ETK production house; FARAFINA (2010) and SABABOU (2012) produced by Dicko Fils; FINA-TAWA (2014) performed in Fulfuldé whose title track "Denke Denke" has brought Peulh music into many dance venues.