Les Amazones d’Afrique - Love (feat. Mamani Keïta) [Official Video]

Taken from the new album Amazones Power, out 24 January 2020 Purchase/stream: The inspirational ‘Love’ calls out FGM as a barbaric practice. Vocalist Mamani Keïta leads a strong and sweet chorus, over electronic basslines. As she points out, this ritual should not be regarded as a celebration; the fight against this practice is serious, and must commence with education from childhood. Females deserve respect and equality. Video by Louise Mootz [An English translation of the original Bambara lyrics] Today is not a day of celebration We take this seriously We women are engaged To fight against mutilation We want respect We deserve respect This amusement does not mask the violence Today is not a day of celebration The education of the child is part of a woman’s duty Maintaining a marriage is part of a woman’s duty But mutilation disrespects The woman deserves respect This amusement won’t stop us from defending our cause