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200130 minPGdocumentary

Only Quality Matters

200130 minPGdocumentary

A Malian woman named Mrs. Kebe Tantou runs a dyeing business, selling clothes made of “basin” to clients in Africa, France, the UAE, and the USA.

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A Malian woman named Mrs. Kebe Tantou runs a dyeing business, selling clothes made of “basin” to clients in Africa, France, the UAE, and the USA.

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Cheikna Camaradirector

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Mrs. Kebe Tantou operates a dyeing business in Bamako, Mali, specializing in clothes made from “basin.” Her enterprise serves clients across Africa, France, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The film presents her as a central figure, surrounded by various actors and actresses, illustrating the shift in Malian society towards modernity and globalization. Mrs. Tantou represents the growing independence of women entrepreneurs in Mali, reflecting broader changes in the region.

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