Jimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam.

Jimi has released a solo album, "Dakar Heart" and now has his own studio, Studio Dogo, in which he produces albums for other artists.