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“The only way for us to come out of poverty is to work hard. Poverty means begging throughout the world.”

Quote by Ousmane Sembene

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Ousmane Sembene

Ousmane Sembene was a pioneering Senegalese filmmaker and writer, known as the father of African cinema. Born on January 1, 1923, in Senegal, he passed away on June 9, 2007. Sembene's films focused on the social and political issues affecting Africa, particularly the struggles of the African people under colonialism and post-colonialism. more

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