Journal Rappé is a Senegalese rap-driven news program by rappers Xuman and Keyti, delivering current affairs in French and Wolof with satire to engage young audiences.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ivory Coast

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Satire
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
37,000
Twitter number of followers:
26,000
YouTube number of followers:
263,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Cheikh Sène (Keyti), Makhtar Fall (Xuman)
Directors:
Cheikh sème (Keyti)., Mokhtar Fall ( Xuman)

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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