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Mariama Bâ
Mariama Bâ

Mariama Bâ, born on April 17, 1929, in Dakar, Senegal, and died on August 17, 1981, was a renowned Senegalese author. Her works focus on the lives of African women, profoundly revealing the impact of colonialism and gender discrimination on African society. more

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