Makoun Oumou [English translation]

I kept quiet, but I haven’t been spared so far

I even decided to always stay quiet,

but I haven’t been spared so far

I keep quiet

I keep quiet

Auntie Oumou

Don’t cry, there is no reason to cry

Enemies have said all sorts of lies about you

False brothers have said all sorts of lies about you

False friends have said all sorts of lies about you

But ignore them, don’t respond and you’ll see…

You mustn’t blame yourself

You mustn’t blame yourself

Just keep quiet

Daughter of Ba Minata

Daughter of Ba Salimou

Daughter of Ba Siriki

Granddaughter of Bourama Woulén

Oumou, friend of children

Oumou of Kanba Samaké

The dear mother of Chérif

Oumou of Madinè Djassaro

You mustn’t blame yourself

Just keep quiet

• Artist:Fatoumata Diawara
• Album:Fatou (2011)