Nahawa DoumbiaMali |1961| FrenchNahawa Doumbia, whose birth name doubles as her stage name, is a renowned Malian singer and songwriter known for contributing to traditional Wassoulou music. She gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s with the albums "Didadi," "La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol. 1," and "Yaala," which featured a unique blend of Wassoulou music and modern sounds. Her music heavily addresses social and political issues, such as polygamy, women's rights, and children's rights. Doumbia has collaborated with musicians locally and internationally.