Maïmouna Coulibaly
Maïmouna Coulibaly, who hails from Mali and Grigny, is an activist, author, dancer, actress, and director. In 1996, she created the concept of Booty Therapy, a therapeutic art aimed at rediscovering femininity. This concept aims to fight against sexist and sexual violence by fostering solidarity among participants and encouraging them to reclaim their bodies.
In 2021, Maïmouna embarked on writing and revealed herself in her book "Je me relève" (published by Anne Carrière). The newspaper Le Monde reports: "Through fragments of her life, sometimes infused with explosive humor and always displaying a consummate mastery of storytelling, Maïmouna Coulibaly recounts a story of sexist violence from the perspective of a little girl, a teenager, and a young woman."
With intensity, energy, and authenticity, Maïmouna shares the narrative of her journey, from which she has drawn an extraordinary strength and power. She now empowers other women through dance class and performance.
In 2021, Maïmouna embarked on writing and revealed herself in her book "Je me relève" (published by Anne Carrière). The newspaper Le Monde reports: "Through fragments of her life, sometimes infused with explosive humor and always displaying a consummate mastery of storytelling, Maïmouna Coulibaly recounts a story of sexist violence from the perspective of a little girl, a teenager, and a young woman."
With intensity, energy, and authenticity, Maïmouna shares the narrative of her journey, from which she has drawn an extraordinary strength and power. She now empowers other women through dance class and performance.
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