Happy birthday! Abdoulaye Wade turns 98 today

By Lori Macatee
Dakar
Last updated on May 29, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 98 on Wednesday, May. 29, 2024.

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Former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade is celebrating his 98th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Abdoulaye Wade has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 98th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wade, a cultural icon

Born in Kébémer on May 29, 1926, Abdoulaye Wade's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Senegalese history. Wade's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Abdoulaye hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Abdoulaye Wade as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 98.

Happy Birthday, Abdoulaye, you're the best!