It was a very hard childhood, but thanks be to God, all is well now. It gave me an incredible character. I can face up to any obstacle - Oumou Sangaré

But mum, I sing now. I earn plenty of money in the streets

I would sing to console myself. I had no mother on whose shoulder I could rest my head for comfort. There were no stories at bedtime. So I sang. And I cried a lot

I begin with myself. I try to show a good example. I thank God for this fortune, and I try and help younger artists move up the ladder in an attempt to give benefit t those who haven’t had the kind of opportunities I have