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Tag: Mama Djarra

The album cover for Mana by Mama Djara features an illustration of a raised fist emerging from swirling, root-like lines that transform into tree branches. The artwork is bathed in a vibrant gradient of reds, purples, greens, and blue. The title Mana is prominently displayed in large, hand-drawn letters beneath the central image, with the artist's name in white font at the top.
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Mama Knows Best

Tom Orr July 3, 2025 No Comments Mama DjarraReggaeworld music

Italy’s Mama Djarra infuses “Mana” with full-blooded declarations of female empowerment, resistance and solidarity, which happen to be a perfect match for the song’s militant…

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