Age, Biography and Wiki
Thione Seck was born on 12 March, 1955 in Dakar, Senegal, is a Senegalese singer (1955–2021). Discover Thione Seck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Thione Seck |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
12 March 1955 |
| Birthday |
12 March |
| Birthplace |
Dakar, Senegal |
| Date of death |
14 March, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality |
Senegal
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Thione Seck Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Thione Seck height not available right now. We will update Thione Seck's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Thione Seck's Wife?
His wife is Kine Diouf
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kine Diouf |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Wally Seck, Bintou Seck |
Thione Seck Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thione Seck worth at the age of 66 years old? Thione Seck’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Senegal. We have estimated Thione Seck's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
Thione Seck Social Network
Timeline
Thione Ballago Seck (March 12, 1955 – March 14, 2021) was a Senegalese singer and songwriter in the mbalakh genre.
Seck came from a family of griot singers from the Wolof people of Senegal.
He first performed with Orchestre Baobab, but he later formed his own band, Raam Daan, of which he was a member until his death in 2021.
Seck was born in Dakar on March 12, 1955.
He was of Wolof descent and was raised Muslim.
He first joined Orchestra Baobab in the 1970s.
After a decade of performing with the group, he established Raam Daan.
Seck's album Orientation was one of four nominated for BBC Radio 3's World Music Album of the Year in 2006.
In much of his music, and notably on this album, Seck experiments with the use of Indian & Arabic scales.
This supplements his laid back vocals and the band's intense sabar driven rhythms, and displaces the band's more usual guitars, horns, and synthesizers.
This album was made in collaboration with a range of more than 40 North African, Arab, and Indian musicians, playing diverse instruments and creating a fusion of styles.
Seck has stated that Bollywood films were a longstanding musical influence for him, and the experiment in a fusion style reflects this.
Other albums include XV Anniversary Live! (his second international release) and Daaly.
Seck contributed "Laye M'Boup," a tribute to the late Orchestre Baobab leader, to The Music in My Head soundtrack.
He also wrote "Entends-tu le monde?" which was the lead single from Australian singer Tina Arena's seventh studio album 7 vies.
Seck was arrested in May 2015, after €50 million in counterfeit money was discovered in his home.
He claimed that he was the "victim of a conspiracy" by Gambians residing in Sweden, who had offered him a €100 million contract for a series of 105 concerts throughout Europe.
He was sentenced on appeal to three years in prison, including eight months in prison (covered by the nine months served upon his initial arrest in 2015).
Seck died on March 14, 2021 from COVID-19, in Dakar, two days after his 66th birthday.
Seck was later convicted of "attempted scam", "money laundering", "criminal association" and "attempted circulation, possession and reception of falsified monetary signs" on June 22, 2020.
