DJ Snake Releases Migrant Short Film Featuring SOS Mediterranee in Senegal

International DJ Snake has released a music video for his song "Patience," a reimagining of Amadou & Mariam's 2008 track "Sabali." The video, filmed in Senegal, highlights the struggles and realities of migration through a sensitive and humanizing lens, featuring performances by Omar Sy and others. DJ Snake collaborated with SOS MEDITERRANEE, a humanitarian organization focused on saving lives at sea, underscoring the video's social message. The artist shared that his personal background as the son of Algerian immigrants inspired the project, aiming to explore West African culture and themes of endurance and hope. The video offers viewers a visceral experience of life in Dakar's suburbs, emphasizing the meaning of "Sabali" as patience. This release is part of DJ Snake's broader artistic exploration of new cultural influences and global issues.