International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.
Join us on The Freedom Principle as we celebrate the African artists who best express the status of women. In her 2013 release ‘Beautiful Africa’, Malian artist Rokia Traore sings of her love and respect of the women of Africa in her song Sarama (translated to English):
In the streets of Bamako, Borne along by their nonchalantly cadenced gait Women of queenly bearing, crowned with head-dresses of bazin Women with luminous smiles, beautified by their short skirts Large bodies carried proudly, draped in lacey boubou Their elegance dazzles, their charm enchants Everyday dressed like a queen In blue, red, yellow dresses Women in Bamako are beautiful Ô Mali Mousow (Women of Mali) I miss your smile I want to hear your laughter Hummmm They are astonishing Malian women are strong My mothers are impressive African women enchant My revered ones! Femininity is an art, Maternity is a job of work. Many talk about it But few have mastered it At the source of every great man a great woman reigns In his magnanimity, the lord has granted them so much! Ô Mali Mousow (Women of Mali) I miss your smile Everyday they face their destiny Shirtless, barefoot under the sun Women in Africa are strong Ô Mali Moussow (Femmes du Mali) I miss your smile I want to hear your laughter I admire the courage you face your destiny with Ô Farafina Mousow (Women of Africa) I miss your smile I want to hear your laughter My inspiration is drawn from you Ô Farafina Mousow (Women of Africa) I miss your smile Anything good I can do I want it to be a tribute to you Ô Farafina Mousow (Women of Africa) I miss your smile The Malian woman is strong The African women enchants The Malian woman is strong The African women enchants The Malian woman is strong The African women enchants The Malian woman is strong The African women enchants
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