One hit, one independence: August 11, 1960, Chad

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Aerial view of Ndjamena, the Chadian capital. SIA KAMBOO / AFP

By: José Marinho Follow

Chad is celebrating August 11, 2020, the 60th anniversary of its independence. Back to Samka, the musical style that rocked the independence ceremonies, a mixture of local Chadian folklore and oriental sounds.

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