The African Renaissance Monument (French: Monument de la Renaissance Africaine) is a 52-metre (171 ft) tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des …

Dec 28, 2023 · Standing proudly at 49 meters on the shores of Dakar, Senegal, the African Renaissance Monument is a colossal masterpiece designed by Senegalese sculptor Ousmane …

Nov 28, 2024 · The monument is located atop one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, in the Ouakam suburb of Dakar, Senegal and dominates the area around Les …

May 24, 2018 · The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal is the tallest statue in the African continent. It was constructed at a cost of US$ 27 million. The 160-feet bronze statue …

Dec 23, 2015 · Dedicated in 2010 the massive African Renaissance Monument is a towering piece of brutal Stalinist machismo that is intended to celebrate the achievements of the African …

Inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence, this massive monument stands 52 metres high, representing Senegal's return to freedom and sovereignty. …

Nov 19, 2019 · Dakar is filled with striking monuments including the tallest statue in Africa. We look at the history of Dakar's memorials and where to find them.

Sep 26, 2022 · Billed as the highest (not to be confused with the tallest) sculpture in the world, the 164 feet of steel frame and bronze bodies atop the 300-foot-high hill creates a towering …

Mar 24, 2023 · The African Renaissance Monument, located in the middle of the bustling capital of Senegal, Dakar, is a towering bronze statue that stands at a height of 161-feet, making it …

Jan 8, 2024 · The African Renaissance Monument, also known as Monument De La Renaissance Africaine, is a bronze statue of 164 feet high perched on a hill in Dakar, Senegal. The …