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Malaria No More is partnering with Africa's most famous musician and savviest marketer, Youssou NDour to step up the malaria fight. As a long-time malaria activist and Malaria No More Board Member, Youssou is leading a “Surround Sound” campaign to urge every family in Senegal to sleep under a mosquito net and to seek appropriate treatment for malaria.

Youssou N’Dour, described by Rolling Stone as “perhaps the most famous singer alive”, is almost as well-known for his humanitarian leadership as he is for his music. Youssou is not only the most popular artist in West Africa, but also one of Senegal’s biggest media owners—he plans to use his personal and professional network to mobilize Senegalese families to fight malaria and make Senegal Africa’s next success story against malaria.

NightWatch NightWatch is a communications campaign that airs nightly in malaria-endemic communities across Africa at 9 p.m., when the malarial mosquito comes out to bite.	Famous Africa Singer Records NY-inspired PSA September 20th, 2010 The NightWatch program is rolling out in Senegalwith the help of one of the most famous singers in the world Youssou Ndour,	Senegal Surround Sound Senegal Surround Sound is an innovative initiative that combines the influence and power of the entertainment industry, media, marketing and political assets to reach individuals and communities with malaria education and activities.
Surround Sound: A Letter from Senegal July 15th, 2009 Managing Director Kate Campana tells the story of her trip to Senegal to see the impact of the Surround Sound: Senegal campaign	Youssou NDour Talks Music & Malaria with BBC Radio 4 July 22nd, 2010 Youssou NDour, one of the most celebrated African musicians in history, played for one night only at the Barbican in London this week. Youssou took time out from promoting his new album to talk about how he is using world music to educate people about malaria prevention in Africa and to raise awareness about malaria in the US & UK.	Famed Musician Youssou NDour Champions United Against Malaria July 06th, 2010 Crowds, including a healthy contingent of local and national Senegalese press, packed Pikine stadium and the rooftops of surrounding buildings to witness the first United Against Malaria / Xeex Sibbiru (‘Fight Against Malaria’ in the local Wolof dialect) Celebrity Cup last week.
Grand Finale: Xeex Sibbiru Song Contest June 09th, 2010 Tonight is the finale of the “Xeex Sibbiru” (“Fight Malaria”) Song Contest, led by international superstar Youssou Ndour. Senegal will declare the winner: the face not only of Senegal’s musical future but also of a country on the brink of ending malaria deaths for once and for all.	Greetings from Dakar, Senegal! June 09th, 2010 I am here in Dakar with fellow board member Youssou Ndour...	"Xeex Sibbiru" Song Contest Crowns New Malaria Star! June 24th, 2010 It's "American Idol" with a malaria twist: the "Xeex Sibbiru" ("Fight Malaria") Song Contest brought together contestants from across Senegal to prove that they are the country's next big music star...and the face of Senegal's fight against malaria.