Diarra Sylla

De-arra Sylla Diongue (born January 30, 2001), better known as Diarra Sylla or simply Diarra, is a French-Senegalese singer, dancer and model.[1] She is best known for winning first place in the 2016 Sen P'tit Gallé competition. A former member of the global pop group Now United, she departed from the group in September 2020.[2][3][4]

Diarra Sylla
Sylla in 2018
Born
De-arra Sylla Diongue

(2001-01-30) January 30, 2001
Paris, France
Nationality
Other namesMame Diarra
Diarra Sylla
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2015–present
AgentXIX Entertainment (2017–2020), ZOOZ Group, Cameron Penny
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Afrobeat
Years active2015–present
LabelsXIX Entertainment (2017–2020)
Associated actsNow United

Biography

Sylla was born in Paris, France, but later moved to Dakar, Senegal where she grew up. She is estranged from her biological father, and had only met him a handful of times throughout her life. During her childhood, she mainly resided with her cousin, as her mother traveled constantly. After performing onstage when she was 6, she decided that her ultimate goal was to become a singer.[5][6][7]

Sylla speaks 3 languages fluently, French, Wolof and English; She also speaks Turkish, but not fluently.

Career

2015–2016: Sen P'tit Gallé

After four years of discouraging her to pursue music, her mother finally allowed her to participate in the 2016 Sen P'tit Gallé, one of the most prominent singing competitions in Africa. She later won first place and gained instant recognition.[8]

2017–present: Now United

Sylla first heard about Now United through her sister and encouraged her to audition.[9][10] After her successful audition, she was revealed as part of Now United's final lineup on November 12, 2017, being the group's only representative from Africa.[11][12]

In March 2020, Sylla announced that she was preparing her solo career.[13][14][15]

On September 5, 2020, she confirmed in an Hollywood Fix interview in Los Angeles that she had officially departed from the group to pursue solo endeavors.[16][17][18][19]

Discography

With Now United
For Diarra's work with Now United, see Now United discography.

Influence

Sylla is the most followed Senegalese woman on Instagram, with over 3 million followers on the social network.[20][21][22]

Filmography
Year Title Grade(s) Ref.
2016 Sen P'tit Gallé Participant (1st Place) [23][24][25]

Documentaries
Year Title Character Notes Reference
2018 Meet Diarra Herself Frame on Now United's YouTube channel, where she talks about her entire life story until she reaches the group
Dreams Come True: The Documentary Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United [26]

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Nominated Result Ref.
2020 You Pop Awards Cat of the Year Diarra Sylla Pending [27]

With Now United
For Diarra's awards and nominations as part of Now United, see Now United § Awards and Nominations.

References
  1. "Diarra Sylla: 15 curiosidades sobre a senegalesa do Now United". Letras.mus.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  2. "(12 Photos) Mame Diarra de S'en Petit Gallé déchire la toile". DAKARPRIVEE.COM (in French). 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. "Les artistes du groupe Now United reçus par Abdou Latif Coulibaly". Journal du Senegal (in French). 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  4. "Simon Fuller's Now United Sign Global Sponsorship Deal With Pepsi: Exclusive". www.billboard.com. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  5. kgb. "Les artistes du groupe Now United reçus par Abdou Latif Coulibaly | Homeview Sénégal". Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  6. Ndiaye, Penda (2020-07-22). "Les Nouvelles photos de Mame Diarra Sen petit Gallé qui secouent instagram. (Photos)". SeneNews.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  7. "Mame Diarra Sen Petit Gallé | SeneNews.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour". www.senenews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  8. "Sen P'tit Gallé | SeneNews.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour". www.senenews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  9. Tine, Modou Mamoune (2019-09-27). "Mame Diarra Sen Petit Gallé passe du bon temps avec Tyga, l'ex de Kylie Jenner (photos)". SeneNews.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  10. Oulimata (2018-11-06). "Vidéo – " All Day " : le nouveau clip de Mame Diarra " Sen P'tit Gallé " et Now United". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  11. kgb. "Les artistes du groupe Now United reçus par Abdou Latif Coulibaly | Homeview Sénégal". Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  12. "L'arrivée Du Groupe Now United Avec Mame Diarra à Dakar". buzzsenegal.com. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  13. "ENTREVISTA: Diarra Sylla conta por que não veio com o Now United ao Brasil - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  14. Torres, Leonardo (2020-03-11). "Diarra Sylla, do Now United, confirma preparativos para carreira solo". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  15. "Diarra Sylla, integrante do Now United, confirma que fará carreira solo". Palco Pop (in Portuguese). 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  16. "Diarra Sylla confirma que não faz mais parte do Now United e iniciará oficialmente sua carreira solo em breve". POPline (in Portuguese). 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  17. "Diarra Sylla dá a entender que realmente saiu do Now United e conta novos detalhes sobre primeiro single - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  18. Frasinelli, Isabela Pascoal (2020-09-06). "Diarra Sylla fala sobre saída do Now United e revela detalhes da carreira solo". TodaTeen (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  19. Pinheiro, Otavio. "Diarra Sylla confirma que não faz mais parte do Now United: "Vou para minha carreira solo"". Poltrona Vip (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  20. ndiaye (2020-08-02). "(06 Photos) : Le nouveau post très intrigant de Diarra Sylla " Sen Petit Gallé " fait beaucoup réagir". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  21. "Les Nouvelles photos de Mame Diarra Sen petit Gallé qui secouent instagram. | Galsen221" (in French). 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  22. ndiaye (2020-09-05). "Célébrités sur Instagram : Entre gains et profits". Dakar92 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  23. "Finale Sen Petit Gallé: Mame Diarra gagne l'édition 2016". Senego.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour (in French). 2016-12-25. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  24. Rédaction, La. "Vidéo- Edition 2016 de « Sen Petit Gallé » : Mame Diarra remporte la finale.Regardez". Senegal7 (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  25. "Sen Petit Gallé Superstar: Mame Diarra gagne la finale". Dakar7.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  26. "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  27. "YOU POP » YOU POP AWARDS! Vote nos seus favoritos:". Retrieved 2020-12-07.
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