Laws of power by MARIAMA BÂ
Mariama Bâ · The 50 Laws of African Power · Feminist Writing and Social Critique MARIAMA BÂ ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Writer, feminist, critic of traditional power relations 1980Noma Award So Long a LetterEpistolary novel PolygamySharp critique 1981Premature death Translated20+ languages “The African woman is aware of her […]
Laws of power by BERTINA LOPES
Bertina Lopes · The 50 Laws of African Power · Modern Art and African Identity BERTINA LOPES ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Plastic artist, pioneer of modern African art, engaged feminist 1950-2010Career IndependenceMozambique (1975) ExhibitionsWorldwide AwardsMozambique, Italy IconAfrican women’s art “My painting is a cry. A cry against oppression, […]
Laws of power by OUMOU SY
Oumou Sy · The 50 Laws of African Power · Fashion, Image and Cultural Influence OUMOU SY ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Fashion designer, creator, ambassador of Senegalese culture 1980First boutique 50+International shows 1998Knight of the National Order of the Lion 2003Prince Claus Award AcademyTraining young designers “African fashion […]
Laws of power by ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO
Alda do Espírito Santo · The 50 Laws of African Power · Poetry and Independence in São Tomé ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Poetess, independence fighter, Santomean stateswoman 1975Independence WorksEngaged poetry 1990-1991Prime Minister AmbassadorPortugal, UN 2010Death “Poetry is a weapon. My homeland is written with […]
Laws of power by Dada Masiti
Dada Masiti · The 50 Laws of African Power · Mystic Poetess of East Africa DADA MASITI ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Sufi poetess, scholar, guardian of Swahili culture (Lamu, Kenya) 40+Known poems 19th c.Sufism 1850-1919Life BrawaniSwahili dialect ScholarSpiritual authority “The poet’s pen is stronger than the colonist’s sword.” […]
Laws of power by FADIMATA “DISCO” WALET OUMAR
Fadimata “Disco” Walet Oumar · The 50 Laws of African Power · Tuareg Culture and Artistic Leadership FADIMATA “DISCO” WALET OUMAR ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Tuareg singer, guardian of Tamasheq culture, artist of resistance 1980-2020Career ExileMali → Mauritania → France 2009Music Prize Albums+6 UNESCOIntangible Heritage “I sing so […]
Laws of power by LALLA MANOUBIA
Lalla Manoubia · The 50 Laws of African Power · Spiritual Prestige in Tunisia LALLA MANOUBIA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Spiritual prestige, charity, social influence (Tunisia, 13th century) 13th c.Sufi saint CharityPoor & sick ZawiyaPilgrimage site Free womanUnmarried, traveler InfluenceHafsid sultans “Wealth is a veil, poverty is a […]