Thierno Seydou Sall is a Senegalese poet whose has published six books of poetry, some of which have been translated into as many as seven languages.
Sall’s poetic moorings are primarily in rural villages, where he has worked for many years with international and local agencies. His poems affirm and challenge local, traditional culture and values and call on his audiences, regardless of age, gender or status, to stand up for the environment, equality and social justice, especially with respect to women and children. Thierno Seydou Sall has also worked with musicians. He is now taking advantage of new media, television, radio and digital platforms to disseminate his work.