The concert, once it started, was a great success. There was a banner advertising the sponsorship of Hotel Djenne Djenno, and the star chanted our praises on stage. As I write this at 11 am the following morning, the star and her entourage have shown little inclination to get on the road. Saramba herself is still in bed, listening to herself on tape and continuing to have breakfast, while the other members of her team are wandering around the grounds and relaxing, playing with their mobile phones. But these events, however remarkable, were not the only excitement yesterday at Hotel Djenné Djenno...