Fatoumata Diawara
Biography
Fatoumata Diawara is a Malian singer-songwriter and actress born in 1982 to Malian parents. Adopted by her aunt at 9 after an older sister's death, she began acting at 18, appearing in films like Genesis (1999) and Sia: Le Rêve du python (2001). After fleeing a forced marriage, Diawara launched her music career, combining traditional Wassoulou with international styles.