Fatoumata Diawara Blends Heritage and Activism at Cape Town Jazz Festival

Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara performed at the CTIJF, blending her heritage with pop music to advocate against FGM and highlight the inseparable nature of tradition and modern activism.

2 Apr, 04:15 — 2 Apr, 04:15

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Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town

Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable

By Busi Lethole

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