Ouagadougou:The Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism has called for a renewed emphasis on Islamic cultural sounds, such as the dodo and the salou, as tools to enhance social cohesion and combat hate speech. This initiative was announced at the opening of the traditional sounds of Islamic inspiration days, organized by the Islamic Cultural Center of Burkina as part of the 'DJAMA BEOG NR' project.

According to Burkina Information Agency, technical advisor Abdoulaye Dioni highlighted the importance of cultural heritage as a defense strategy, emphasizing that Burkina Faso's challenges are not solely military but also cultural, memorial, and identity-based. He stressed the need to document, preserve, and promote the sounds and rhythms of Burkinab Muslim communities, including the mans, salou, tarkai, and dodo.

These traditional expressions have historically strengthened solidarity and community relations in Burkina Faso's multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Dioni pointed out that marginalizing these cultural practices has allowed exclusionary ideologies to flourish, advocating for a cultural revival to assert Burkina Faso's identity and sovereignty.

Imam Halidou Ilboudo from the Islamic Cultural Center of Burkina Faso echoed these sentiments, noting the historical role of these practices in uniting different religious communities. He argued that reviving these traditions is a strategic move to combat violent extremism and foster national unity.

Moussa Bambara, executive director of the Religious and Customary Union of Burkina Faso, emphasized the necessity of promoting Islamic-inspired sounds for social cohesion and peace in the context of Burkina Faso's development. He underlined that rebuilding the social fabric should accompany military efforts against terrorism, advocating for the integration of traditional roots into the nation's cultural identity.