Happy birthday! Baaba Maal turns 72 today

Baaba Maal is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-musician Baaba Maal has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Maal, a cultural icon

Born in Podor on November 1, 1953, Baaba Maal's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Senegalese history. Maal's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Baaba hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Baaba Maal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Baaba, you're the best!

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