African Renaissance Monument

Monument de la Renaissance africaine

memorial in Dakar

#2 in Dakar / #3 in Senegal

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The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal, is a striking 49-meter (160-foot) bronze statue that stands as a symbol of African liberation and progress. Unveiled in 2010, the monument depicts a man, woman, and child ascending from a volcano, representing the continent's emergence from centuries of oppression and its aspirations for a brighter future. Designed by Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa and built by a North Korean company, the monument has sparked both admiration and controversy, particularly regarding its cost, scale, and aesthetic.

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