Baaba Maal was born on November 12, 1953, in Podor, Senegal.

mum = maama

dad = baaba

Baaba Maal has: Played himself in "Later with Jools Holland" in 1992. Played Himself - Performer in "Late Review" in 1994. Played himself in "Baaba Maal: Live at the Royal Festival Hall" in 1998. Played himself in "1 Giant Leap" in 2002. Played himself in "South Africa Freedom Day: Concert on the Square" in 2002. Played himself in "HARDtalk Extra" in 2004. Played himself in "Best of the Jammys, Volume Two" in 2007. Played himself in "The Africa Express" in 2013.

The narrator in "The Girl Who Can" by Ama Ata Aidoo is an unnamed first-person narrator who recounts the story of a young girl, Baaba, who displays unusual talents and abilities that challenge the traditional values of her community. The narrator provides insight into Baaba's thoughts, feelings, and experiences as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires.

The cast of Soil - 2011 includes: Baaba Cantaah as Abena Kofi Davies Ken Fiati as Bonsu