Oumou Sy | |
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Born | 1952 (age 71–72) |
Nationality | Sengelese |
Occupation | Fashion Designer |
Oumou Sy (born 1952 in Podor, Senegal) is a Senegalese fashion designer frequently referred to as "Senegal's Queen of Couture". [1] [2] She designed the wardrobe for the Senegalese singers Baaba Maal and Youssou N'Dour, [2] and has won various awards at international film festivals for her costume designs. [2]
In 1998 Sy was one of the three African fashion designers to win the Principal Prince Claus Award. [3] [4]