Wrestling in Senegal is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life that mixes physical prowess and spirituality. More popular than football, whole neighbourhoods support their favourite wrestler in ...

Throughout the 54 African nations, no form is as popular or as intrinsic to its country’s way of life, as Senegal’s historic national sport, known in the native Wolof language as ‘Laamb’ or, in French ...

Abdoulaye Sy’s strict combat preparation routine starts four months before the “special fight.” Every morning, he wakes up at 6 a.m., prays, and pours a mystery liquid prescribed by a marabout, or ...