Overlooked No More: Mariama Ba, Voice of African Feminism
Briefly

Mariama Ba's determination to seek education amidst a patriarchal society made her a pioneering figure in Senegal, advocating for women's rights and opportunities in literature and beyond.
Her influential novel, Une Si Longue Lettre, published in 1979, innovatively addresses modern femininity and has been critical in uplifting the narrative of women in post-colonial Africa.
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