Sidiki Diabaté, the strongest among Ivorian artists? The singer offers his public apologies
On Monday, June 30, 2025, Sidiki Diabaté, a Malian star, issued a public apology to the Ivorian people in a video posted on Facebook, following a heated controversy sparked by an old video where he claimed to be “the strongest of Ivorian artists”.
Sidiki Diabaté, a famous Malian artist, broke his silence on Monday, June 30, 2025, after several weeks of controversy related to the broadcast of an old video in which he claimed to be “the strongest of Ivorian artists”. In the face of the anger of a portion of the Ivorian public, he chose to issue a public apology.
In a video posted on his Facebook page, the artist expressed his regrets. “If my video was totally misunderstood, if some misinterpreted it, I come before you today to present my sincere apologies,” Sidiki Diabaté declared. He insisted on his deep connections with Ivory Coast. “Ivory Coast is in my blood and it’s for life,” he affirmed.
The controversy was reignited by the announcement of his upcoming concert in Ivory Coast, causing strong reactions on social media. Several Ivorian internet users condemned his comments and expressed their outrage.
Despite the controversy, Sidiki Diabaté confirmed his imminent return to Ivory Coast. According to sources close to the organization, a concert is planned soon on the banks of the Ébrié Lagoon.
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