Zeinixx

Sidibé was born in the suburbs of Thiaroye station and grew up in Dakar. Sidibé was influenced by her father, a calligrapher, who introduced her to the aesthetic possibilities of lettering and script from an early age. She became a member of the hip-hop community at the Africulturban Center outside Dakar, and there she honed her skills in graffiti painting. == Career ==

In 2009, at the age of 19, she is known to have become Senegal's first female graffiti artist. She started taking part in international hip-hop festivals such as FESTA 2H, organized by AFRICULTURBAN, the first urban culture structure in Africa, and FESTIGRAFF, an international graffiti festival. There, she showcased her work in major galleries and exhibition spaces alongside graffiti artists from Senegal and around the world. She is also a member of the DOXANDEM SQUAD, working alongside the graffiti artist Docta. She has represented Senegal at international graffiti festivals, including the 2011 Meeting of Styles in Casablanca and the 2012 Waga Hip Hop Festival in Burkina Faso. In August 2021, Sidibé launched Zeinixx Entertainment, an initiative aimed at organizing visual arts workshops for young people. Through this platform, she conducts training sessions, empowering young people, especially young women, to express themselves artistically and engage with social issues. == Artistic Themes and Impact ==

Sidibé's work often addresses themes of gender equality, environmental awareness, and social justice. She participated in the "Xibaaru Mbedd" (street information) campaign. There, she collaborated with other artists to promote public health messages. For instance, she transformed a neglected wall in Dakar's Colobane neighborhood into a vibrant piece encouraging environmental stewardship. These so-called murals aim to inspire and educate the public. Sidibé uses her graffiti to campaign for women's rights and to speak out on social and environmental issues. Her pioneering role has inspired a new generation of female artists in Senegal. Through her workshops and public engagements, she continues to challenge gender norms and advocate for women's rights. == References==