Diarra Sylla facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Diarra Sylla
Born	(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 24) Paris, France
Other names	Mame Diarra Diarra Sylla
Citizenship	France Senegal
Occupation	Singer dancer model
Years active	2015–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B afropop afrobeat
Years active	2015–present
Labels	XIX Entertainment (2017–2020) Syft / The Bad Guys (2021) Loki Artist Group (2022) Uncut Music Group (2022–2023) Cavviar Records (2024–present)
Associated acts	Now United

Diarra Sylla was born on January 30, 2001. She is a talented singer, dancer, and model from France and Senegal. Diarra was a member of the international pop group Now United, where she represented Senegal. She left the group in 2020 to start her own music career.

About Diarra Sylla

Diarra Sylla was born in Paris, France. She later moved to Dakar, Senegal, where she grew up. Diarra lived mostly with her cousin when she was young because her mother traveled often. When she was six years old, Diarra performed on stage. After that, she knew she wanted to be a singer.

Diarra speaks three languages very well: French, Wolof, and English. She also knows some Turkish.

Diarra's Music Journey

Starting Her Career

Diarra's mother did not want her to pursue music for four years. But in 2016, her mother finally let her join a singing contest. This contest was called Sen P'tit Gallé. It is one of the biggest singing competitions in Africa. Diarra won first place and became famous right away.

Joining Now United

Diarra learned about the group Now United from her sister. Her sister encouraged her to try out for the group. Diarra's audition was successful. On November 12, 2017, she was announced as a member of Now United. She was the only member from Africa.

In March 2020, Diarra shared that she was getting ready to start her solo music career. On September 5, 2020, she confirmed in an interview that she had left Now United. She wanted to focus on her own music. Even after leaving, she appeared and sang in some of the group's videos. These included "Pas Le Choix," "Hewale," and "All Around The World."

Solo Music Career

Diarra Sylla released her first solo song, "Set Free," on February 25, 2021.

She then worked with other artists on new songs:

• On March 12, 2021, she released "Ain't Worried" with Bruno Martini and Luísa Sonza.
• On September 15, 2021, she released "Catch a Vibe" with Marieme.
• On April 1, 2022, she released "Contagious" with JayUncut.
• On August 19, 2022, she released "If I" with Rax.
• On September 22, 2022, she released "Runaway" with JayUncut.
• On November 4, 2022, she released "Comment Vas La Vie" with JayUncut.
• On July 21, 2023, she released "Bring It On" with Tones and I and Bia. This song was the official song for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
• On January 10, 2024, Diarra released "On It."
• On February 14, 2024, she released "Cupid."
• On October 4, 2024, she released "La Famille Au Senegal Oui" with Dior Mbaye.
• On November 1, 2024, she released "Summer Love" with Mc Soffia.
• On November 14, 2024, she released "Walked Away" with Mason & Julez.

Diarra's Songs

Here are some of the songs Diarra Sylla has released as a main artist:

Diarra's Impact

Diarra Sylla is very popular online. She is the most followed Senegalese woman on Instagram. She has over 3 million followers there.

She has also been featured in magazines:

• In June 2021, she was on the cover of Bloom Xo magazine in North America.
• In December 2021, she was on the cover of Grind Pretty Magazine in North America.

Diarra's Appearances

TV Shows and Documentaries

Diarra has appeared in different shows and documentaries:

In July 2021, Diarra appeared in an episode of the documentary "Trace Trends." This show talks about Afro-urban culture. In September 2021, Diarra made a special appearance on the WebSerie on the YouTube channel "ElhadjTV."

Awards and Nominations

Diarra Sylla has been recognized for her work:

With Now United