Ayse Sissoko is a passionate and committed journalist, whose voice carries the colors of African culture. Specializing in music, culture and social issues on the continent and its diaspora, she has established herself as a key figure on the media landscape. Her atypical background and deep love of Africa make her a key player in the promotion of African creativity and talent.
Realizing a childhood dream
From an early age, Ayse Sissoko nurtured an all-consuming passion for African music. Lulled by the melodies of Salif Keita and Oumou Sangaré, she developed a keen interest in interviewing artists and writing song lyrics. This passion naturally led her to journalism, which she sees as a way of giving a voice to artists and sharing the richness of African culture.
Her academic career was marked by a quest for self-fulfilment. After starting out in law, she switched to journalism studies at the Institut Européen de Journalisme, where she acquired the technical skills essential to the profession: radio, television, audio and video editing, writing. At the same time as her studies, she co-founded the online medium African Move, a decisive experience that gave her hands-on experience of the journalistic profession: interviews, reporting, editing, articles. This total immersion in the field reinforced her love of journalism and honed her professional identity.
Committed journalist
Ayse Sissoko’s expertise is now widely recognized. After a spell at Jeune Afrique, she joined Trace, where she successively held the positions of Community Manager and Social Media Manager. Her love of music and interviews led her to put her knowledge of the African music scene to good use, interviewing numerous artists and bringing significant added value to the medium.
In 2021, she joined Brut Afrique as a journalist, a major turning point in her career. There, she conducts interviews, reports and documentaries, traveling across the continent to capture authentic and inspiring stories. Her journalistic approach is characterized by a desire to highlight the positive, to give a voice to those who have something to say, and to highlight the richness of African culture.
Promoting African culture
Ayse Sissoko is much more than just a journalist. She is a true ambassador of African culture, a voice that carries the colors of the continent and its diaspora high. Her work contributes to changing perceptions, breaking down stereotypes and offering a more accurate and nuanced vision of Africa.
Her background, expertise and commitment make her an inspiring figure for the younger generation, who aspire to make their voices heard and contribute to the influence of African culture. Aïssé Sissoko embodies a new generation of African journalists, passionate, talented and determined to build a better future for their continent.
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