Abdou Jagne
Abdou Jagne is a Jali on Nouveau Dakar who has gained celebrity status for his strong advocacy for traditional values and anti foreigner rhetoric. He is considered one of the leading voices of the unemployed Jali community and is often named as an influence by violent xenophobes on Nouveau Dakar.
Upbringing
Abdou Jagne was born into a middle class family in the town of Igboho. His father Alasan Jagne dreamed of becoming a forestry ranger and passed on this love of nature to his children, but was forced to work in a metal fabrication plant. The influence of Abdou's father would plant in him the same love of their home planet, but over time came to include Nouveau Dakarese culture as a whole.Career
Due to his own failure to live his dream, Alasan Jagne made sure that all his children were provided the resources needed to realize their own. For Abdou this began with studying botany and zoology at university, but the young man quickly realized that he was more interested in creating art celebrating nature than he was in cataloguing it. He would go on to earn degrees in music composition and performance before earning his robes as a Jali. After rising to the Jeliya Abdou quickly made a name for himself writing several concerts featuring koras, earth harps, and electric guitars. His music's constant themes celebrating the beauty of Nouveau Dakar and the strength of its ethnic diversity won him the patronage of many prominent political and business families.Statements on Foreign Influence
When advances in FTL engines made interstellar travel possible, many in Nouveau Dakar were excited by the opportunities for trade and relationships with neighboring star systems. Many were surprised when Abdou quickly rose to become one of the leading voices criticizing the government's welcoming stance. Abdou would write several long statements for the nation's leading news agencies, warning against foreign cultures he considered godless or seeking to exploit Nouveau Dakar. His message resonated with conservative religious groups and military advocates, while causing a split with his art patrons who represented establishment politicians and business leaders. Some terrorist groups would reference his works inspiring their actions, lynching foreigners and bombing their businesses. Although Abdou would condemn these actions he would continue to criticize the level of access foreign entities were gaining, with many believing that he supported the terrorists behind the scenes. Hundreds of unemployed or underemployed Jali have rallied to Abdou's message, and have expressed their desire for him to lead a cultural movement to protect Nouveau Dakarese culture. To the frustration of many of his would be supporters he has refused, instead isolating himself in his country estate when not performing. He remains a divisive force in local politics to this day.
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