Rokia Traore, a prominent Malian artist, shares her harrowing experience of being incarcerated in Europe amid a bitter custody battle. Although her time in prison was psychologically challenging due to separation from her children, she describes it as an intense learning experience. Traore, known for her musical versatility, has not released an album since 2016 due to personal challenges. She emphasizes the emotional toll and uncertainty she faced during her imprisonment, conveying both sadness and resilience while highlighting the more troubling stories she encountered from fellow inmates.
It's been like a kind of military training... I was learning things it's not possible to learn without being in that situation.
I was really sad... It was difficult for me not knowing when it would all be over and I could be with my children again.
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