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" I sing about the injustices in society, what’s unfair or does harm. I sing about the things that I don’t like, but the theme of “the woman,” that is the most important focus for me. The problems women suffer, that’s what I want to change."

— Oumou Sangaré

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"What the artist says and does, that’s what people pay attention to. People respect an artist who serves as an example. My role as an artist is to educate women about their rights."

"To get married you have to save a huge amount of money, and if you never get enough, you become afraid of going your whole life without ever getting married."

I tried to be myself and stay close to womanhood. There were plenty of critics, but it was all very minor compared to the success

You can lose your lucky star
Or you can take care of it
You must not spoil it

But mum, I sing now. I earn plenty of money in the streets

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