Fatoumata Diawara

Mali’s cultural essence is deeply rooted in its music. However, this heritage is under threat from radical Islamist forces. Accompanied by prominent figures in Malian Global Pop, such as Fatoumata…

Set against the backdrop of the jihadist occupation of Timbuktu, this 2014 film by Abderrahmane Sissako explores the impact of extremism on the lives of the city’s residents. The narrative…