As per our current Database, Mariama Ba has been died on Aug 17, 1981 (age 52).
When Mariama Ba die, Mariama Ba was 52 years old.
| Popular As | Mariama Ba |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 17, 1929 (Dakar, Senegal) |
| Birthday | April 17 |
| Town/City | Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Senegal |
Mariama Ba’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Mariama Ba was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Senegalese feminist author whose novels focus on the plight of African women. Her notable works include So Long a Letter and Scarlet Song.
Before publishing her debut novel in 1981, she trained as a Teacher.
So Long a Letter, her first work of fiction, was awarded the 1980 Noma Prize.
She married a member of Senegal's Parliament. After having nine children, she and her husband divorced.
She and Helene Cixous were fellow feminists.
