Senegal adorns itself with anti-colonial graffiti

The struggle against neo-colonialism continues apace in Senegal, as evidenced by the walls of the HLM 86 building in Dakar, which are adorned with enormous graffiti that cannot go unnoticed. This powerful message, in a bold style, calls for: “Cut off the head of neo-colonialism.”

Along with urban art, this graffiti reflects a deep sense of frustration and mistrust in the face of the unequal relations that persist between Africa and the former colonial powers. This is a growing resistance to foreign intervention, attacks on national sovereignty and economic exploitation that many African countries suffer from.

This call is not only an artistic provocation, but a powerful call for awareness and collective action. Through artistic expressions and committed speeches, young Senegalese are demanding a reassessment of relations with former colonial powers. They want to see their leaders realize their responsibility to defend the integrity and independence of the nation.

While some leaders still seem reluctant to confront these issues on the international stage, the people are asserting themselves and demanding their right to true sovereignty. The struggle for liberation and dignity continues through voices that refuse to submit to a colonial past that should not determine the continent’s future. In short, this graffiti at the HLM 86 center in Dakar represents only one aspect of a broader struggle. Through this form of expression, the Senegalese are reminding everyone that neocolonialism is not just a remnant of the past, but a contemporary challenge that the people are determined to confront. Through its art, the walls of Dakar become a living witness to this resistance, a symbol of hope for a free and self-determined future.