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Dancer Babacar Mané takes to the international stage

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Meggin Leigh
March 9, 2025

A career in contemporary dance is rare for a Senegalese. Babacar Mané took the leap and made his dream a reality.

Meggin Leigh Presenter and reporter for Deutsche Welle's lifestyle and culture TV show, Euromaxx
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