Sunubuzz is a Dakar-based digital media brand that blends news and entertainment for a social-first Senegalese audience. It publishes short reports, clips and photo-led items on pop culture and celebrity, society and lifestyle, sport and traditional wrestling, as well as politics and international stories. The outlet defines its approach as “infodivertissements,” prioritizing fast, shareable coverage of what people are talking about in Senegal and the diaspora. Sunubuzz operates within the SeneNews group alongside SeneNews, OnzedAfrik and MetroDakar, giving it access to a wider reporting and distribution network. Regular sections include People, Sport, Mode et beauté, Insolite, Humour and a press review. Many items are packaged as videos or galleries optimized for mobile consumption. Beyond its main site, Sunubuzz extends its reach through a YouTube channel (SUNUBUZZ TV HD) and a Messenger bot that delivers headlines to subscribers; it also maintains a presence on Dailymotion. Advertising and commercial announcements form a core revenue stream, with paid placements available for brands, events and services. Editorially, Sunubuzz is edited by Khadija Séne, with publication oversight connected to the SeneNews leadership. In the Senegalese media landscape, it occupies a high-velocity, buzz‑driven niche: chronicling celebrity moments, viral trends and football news, while reflecting the mood of Dakar’s music, television and social‑media scenes. The result is an outlet designed for quick reads and quick shares, anchored in local culture yet attentive to regional and international talking points.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
967,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Massamba KANE
Directors:
Massamba KANE

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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