Sogha Niger

Sogha, a Nigerien neo-traditional music group, blends traditional and modern instruments, with its name meaning "beauty" in the Zarma-Songhay language. Comprising ten members—five instrumentalists, three singers, and two dancers—the group gained prominence as Niger's music ambassador at the 2005 Francophone Games, where they produced the hymn "Na Am Francophonie." Their notable hits include "Dan Kwali" and "Fulbe." Sogha, which has recorded two albums under maestro Boncana Maiga, was admitted to the African Music Council in 2018. The group symbolizes a cultural movement supporting women's expression in Niger's conservative society and has performed at multiple international festivals.