Malouma Meidah

"It's a long story. Maybe it's because I saw unfair things very early on. Things that I found abnormal and that I always wanted to denounce, such as the caste problem, which is a real problem in Mauritania, or racist or segregationist ideas. And then, I was lucky to have a father who showed me the way forward very early on. I lived in a world full of clichés. This is also reflected in my music. I became an artist who sang about her feelings and what the poor, especially, go through. It's true that I'm a reference in the musical world in Mauritania."

"I find everything in life difficult. If music weren't my passion, I would have given it up ages ago. It must be said that a lack of resources or the environment often doesn't encourage one to be an artist. The public, friends, and others always push us to persevere in the artistic world. I think we owe it all to them."

"Mauritanian women are quite active, particularly in commerce and entrepreneurship. They are very involved in these sectors. There are Black African women and Moorish women, and each of them has their own way of life, and I find that Black African women are very similar to North African women."

"I truly hope that our country will become a modern and democratic country where individual freedoms are freely exercised. I dream that Mauritania will be a benchmark in Africa and in the Arab-Muslim world because there is a cultural mix that is very beautiful. There are still many secrets that are treasures that we have not yet discovered. Finally, I hope that national unity will be something anchored in our minds."

"Of course! But at the last minute, it seems, there was a lot of piracy internationally. The album was downloaded online. This is something that is very difficult for all the artists who continue to suffer from this illicit and dishonest trade. The album, after its international release, had favorable sales results. In Mauritania, I didn't release the album because, firstly, the music market is very poorly organized and there are too many scams."