Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal’s first president and a pioneering figure in the Négritude movement, left an indelible mark on Africa’s political, cultural, and intellectual landscape. Born in 1906, Senghor rose from a distinguished academic background to become a leader of the Pan-African movement. As Senegal’s president from 1960 to 1980, he championed African socialism, education, and cultural revival. Beyond politics, his legacy lives on through his advocacy for African identity and unity, shaping Senegal’s enduring commitment to peace, dialogue, and cultural heritage