INNA MODJA

“I know that everyone has the possibility of changing things, even if it’s only a little. It makes a difference, it’s not being naive… Whether people have heard about you or not, something happens when you take action.”

Inna Modja is a Malian-French artist, singer-songwriter, actress and activist for women’s rights and climate change. Since 2019, she become an UNCCD Land Ambassador for the Sahel and against desertification. Inna was subjected to female genital mutilation when she was a small girl in Mali. The experience left her feeling worthless, but through music she found the power to be strong. Today she speaks of her causes and beliefs through her music, touching on subjects like the war in Mali, access to water, and refugees. Inna’s energy and humanity reverberate through her music and the causes close to her heart. She has had Top 10 hits in Europe and Canada, with some of her most renowned tracks including French Cancan and Tombouctou. In 2015, she released the acclaimed album Motel Bamako and from 2016 to 2018, she performed her live show in festivals and concerts, on the five continents.

Inna sings in English, French and Bambara, her native language.