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'I wrote this to say, let me speak my language.'
Baaba Maal highlights the importance of speaking and learning African languages. The fact that the authorities only taught Arabic and French inspired him to write Demgalam - My Language. This prompted Mauretania to ban him and his music for seven years.
Image: Baaba Maal (L) speaks to villagers in Dolol in 2012 during a tour in northeastern Senegal Credit: Getty
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Interviewed Guest | Baaba Maal |
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