Oumou Sangaré, that Salif Keita qualified as the “Tina Turner of Mali”, is without a doubt the most important voice of the feminist cause in Africa. Faced with the ancestral traditions of a patriarchal society, this “standing woman” stands indeed against polygamy, forced marriages, and excision. All of this with such ardor and talent, she has conquered all publics and shines the light on Africa on the most prestigious stages across the globe.