Zeinixx

Dieynaba Sidibé (born July 2, 1990), popularly known as Zeinixx, is a Senegalese slam poet, graffiti artist and activist.

Early years and education Sidibé was born in the suburbs of Thiaroye station and grew up in Dakar. Sidibé was influenced by her father, a calligrapher, who introduced her to the aesthetic possibilities of lettering and script from an early age. She became a member of the hip-hop community at the Africulturban Center outside Dakar, and there she honed her skills in graffiti painting.

Career In 2009, at the age of 19, she is known to have become Senegal's first female graffiti artist. For instance, she transformed a neglected wall in Dakar's Colobane neighborhood into a vibrant piece encouraging environmental stewardship. These so-called murals aim to inspire and educate the public.

Sidibé uses her graffiti to campaign for women's rights and to speak out on social and environmental issues. Her pioneering role has inspired a new generation of female artists in Senegal. Through her workshops and public engagements, she continues to challenge gender norms and advocate for women's rights.