He is one of the proponents of “conscious” rap in Africa. Joey le Soldat is releasing a new album this Friday, November 25: “ Back to the roots “. Grandson of a tirailleur – hence his name – the 37-year-old singer is the spokesperson for the youth of his country, Burkina Faso, which has just experienced two successive coups and which is still under the control. threat from jihadist groups. (Rebroadcast from November 25, 2022)