Mariama Bâ Death
Mariama passed away on August 17, 1981 at the age of 52.
When did Mariama Bâ die?
August 17, 1981How old was Mariama Bâ when died?
52
Mariama Bâ Birthday and Date of Death
Mariama Bâ was born on April 17, 1929 and died on August 17, 1981. Mariama was 52 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 17, 1929
Date of Death: August 17, 1981
Age at Death: 52
Mariama Bâ - Biography
Mariama Bâ (April 17, 1929 – August 17, 1981) was a Senegalese author and feminist, who wrote in French. Born in Dakar, she was raised a Muslim. At an early age came to criticise what she perceived as inequalities between the sexes resulting from African traditions. Raised by her traditional grandparents, she had to struggle even to gain an education, because they did not believe that girls should be taught. Bâ later married a Senegalese member of Parliament, Obèye Diop-Tall, but divorced him and was left to care for their nine children.
