Saïfond Baldé
Author-singer-songwriter — Afro-pastoral (fusion of African and Guinean pastoral music)
Biographie
Saifond, by his real name Saifoulaye Baldé, born 17 June 1997 in Labé, is a Guinean singer-songwriter. He claims the Afro-pastoral, a fusion of African and Guinean pastoral music. He starts with the dance in Labé, then joins the rap group Révolution 24 in Conakry, before launching his solo career in 2017 with "Djiwo Atchou Mi hidhè". In 2018, he co-founded the label Mintigui Prod. The title "Natural", in 2019, marks his Afro-pastoral orientation, followed by the album "Sabou No Weli", presented in concert at the General Stadium Lansana Conté in Nongo.
Distinctions and benchmarks
2020: Artist of the Year at the Guinean Music Victories, also named as Best Artist and for the Best Single · 2022: Artist of the Year at the Talents of Guinea; Best Video of the Year for "Boss" at the Septimius Awards, the Netherlands · 2023: Best Tradi-Modern Album for "Sabou No Weli" and Best Male Artist of the Year at the Guinean Music Victories · 2024: Best Male Artist of the Year at the Guinean Music Victories · 2021: Participation in the Ecofest Festival, Sierra Leone
Discographie
2017: first solo title "Djiwo Atchou Mi hidhè", video published in 2018 · 2019: single "Natural"; 2020: "Fodari", "Ghari Djinna" · Album "Sabou No Weli" — concert de dédicace on 19 novembre 2022 at the stadium General Lansana Conté de Nongo · 2024: single "Taa Woullou" · 7 june 2025: concert at the Casino de Paris · 2026: album "Holo Horema"
On the Poster — Festivals
- 2026 — PANAF Festival – Sharing African Culture: 9th edition of the poster head — and its concert ambianced by Moïse 1er opens this site — See the festival entry
Next dates — Tour 2026 continues
After his concert in Kédougou (Senegal), Saifond Baldé announced the continuation of his tour: six meetings by the end of the year, from Senegal to London, Belgium and Gambia.
- Sunday, 25 October 2026 — Tenkoto (Senegal)
- Saturday, 31 October 2026 — PANAF Festival – Sharing African Culture, Dome de Charleroi (Belgium) — See the festival entry
- Saturday, 21 November 2026 — Gambie
- Thursday, 26 November 2026 - Siguiri, Guinea
- Saturday, 5 December 2026 — London (United Kingdom)
- Thursday, 31 December 2026 - Palm Camayenne, Guinea