Diarra Sylla facts for kids
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Diarra Sylla
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| Born | 30 January 2001 |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| 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 (born January 30, 2001) is a talented singer, dancer, and model from France and Senegal. She became famous as a member of the global pop group Now United, where she represented Senegal. In 2020, Diarra decided to leave the group to start her own solo music career.
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Who is Diarra Sylla?
Her Early Life
Diarra Sylla was born in Paris, France. When she was young, she moved to Dakar, Senegal, where she grew up. She lived mostly with her cousin because her mother traveled often. From a very young age, Diarra loved to perform. When she was just six years old, she performed on stage and knew right away that she wanted to be a singer.
Diarra is very good with languages! She speaks three languages fluently: French, Wolof (a language spoken in Senegal), and English. She also knows some Turkish.
Her Music Journey Begins
For four years, Diarra's mother wasn't sure about her pursuing music. But in 2016, she finally let Diarra join a big singing competition called Sen P'tit Gallé. This competition is one of the most important singing contests in Africa.
Winning Sen P'tit Gallé
Diarra worked hard and won first place in the 2016 Sen P'tit Gallé competition! This win made her instantly famous and helped her get noticed in the music world.
Joining Now United
Diarra first heard about the group Now United from her sister. Her sister encouraged her to try out for the group. Now United is a unique global pop group with members from different countries around the world.
Diarra's audition was a success! On November 12, 2017, it was announced that she would be part of Now United's final lineup. She was the only member from Africa, representing Senegal.
Becoming a Solo Artist
In March 2020, Diarra shared that she was getting ready to start her own solo music career. On September 5, 2020, she officially confirmed in an interview that she had left Now United. She wanted to focus on making her own music.
Even after leaving the group, Diarra still appeared and sang in some of Now United's music videos. These included songs like "Pas Le Choix," "Hewale," and "All Around The World."
Her Solo Songs
Diarra's solo career officially began on February 25, 2021, when she released her first song, "Set Free." Since then, she has released many other songs and worked with different artists.
Here are some of her notable 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 July 21, 2023, Diarra, Tones and I, and Bia released "Bring It On." This song was special because it was the official song for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup!
- In 2024, she released more songs like "On It" (January 10), "Cupid" (February 14), "La Famille Au Senegal Oui" with Dior Mbaye (October 4), "Summer Love" with Mc Soffia (November 1), and "Walked Away" with Mason & Julez (November 14).
Diarra's Impact
Diarra Sylla is a very popular figure, especially in Senegal. She is the most followed Senegalese woman on Instagram, with more than 3 million followers! This shows how many people look up to her.
She has also been featured in magazines. In June 2021, she was on the cover of the North American magazine, Bloom Xo, as a global icon. She also appeared on the cover of Grind Pretty Magazine in December 2021.
On Screen Appearances
Diarra has appeared in a few documentaries and shows that tell her story and show her journey in music.
- In 2018, she was featured in "Meet Diarra," a short film on Now United's YouTube channel where she talked about her life.
- She also appeared in "Dreams Come True: The Documentary," which showed how the group Now United was formed.
- In July 2021, Diarra was part of an episode of the documentary "Trace Trends," which explores Afro-urban culture.
- In September 2021, she made a special appearance on the YouTube web series "ElhadjTV."
Awards and Recognition
Diarra Sylla has been recognized for her talent.
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated | Result |
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| 2020 | You Pop Awards | Cat of the Year | Diarra Sylla | Nominated |
Diarra also received awards and nominations as part of Now United. You can find more about those on the Now United#Awards and Nominations page.
