Ablaye Badji is a Senegalese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and griot descendant from the renowned Cissoko lineage.

Born in Ziguinchor and rooted in West African oral tradition, he masters instruments including kora, djembe, and sabar, carrying forward the legacy of storytelling through music.Now based in Poland, he blends traditional West African sounds with contemporary global influences, creating a distinctive and dynamic fusion.

He has performed across major international festivals such as Afro Ruhr Festival, African Beats Festival, and Afrika Tage, and collaborated with artists including Richard Bona, Seckou Keïta, and Solo Cissokho. His releases include Sabaro (2015) and Aduna (2024), alongside acclaimed singles like “Mama” and “Natural.”

Ablaye is also the founder of Festival Pod Baobabem in Kraków, a cultural platform celebrating African music, dance, and intercultural exchange.