So let's dance! The official music of the Youth Olympic Games is now known: the title Teranga, composed and is performed by Mamy MbayeShe was chosen by Dakar 2026. The Senegalese artist was selected following a competition. The COJOJ received about a hundred applications, decided by a jury which included Baaba Maal, Kine Lam, Coumba Gawlo, Omar Pène and Mamadou Kamara.
This competition testifies to the artistic richness of our country and the involvement of our youth in this historic adventure, the first of its kind on African soil., says Ibrahima Wade, general coordinator of COJOJ. The official music, This is not just a song, it's the sonic identity of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.It will carry the emotions of the stadiums, the ceremonies, the torch relay, the bustling streets. It will be a sound that unites, that inspires, which raises. According to the description of the video posted on YouTube, Teranga aims to be a call for unity and emphasizes fair play from both players and fans, with acceptance of both winners and losers at the end of a match ».
