Check out this Senegalese show called Maîtresse d’un homme marié. Translated, it means ‘Mistress of a married man’.
Maîtresse d’un homme marié follows the life of five young, beautiful, strong, Senegalese women: Lalla, Marème, Djalika, Dior and Racky. The main story is the love triangle that involves Marième, Cheikh and Lala. Lala and Cheikh are a married couple and they are raising a daughter. However, Marème is Cheikh’s mistress. Next you have Djalika who is Cheikh’s sister-in-law and Dior who is one of her friends. Last but not least, there’s Racky, who is actually struggling with a traumatic experience from her childhood.
All these women have their own story, problems and they deal with them in their own way. However, their stories are narrated from the female perspective and challenge cultural norms and taboos. All thanks to Kalista Sy, the writer of the serie Maîtresse d’un Homme Marié.
I actually review/recap this show on YouTube. Definitely check it out. I was even interviewed by the NY Times about it. I try to include Senegalese struggles into the recaps just to educate and share with the rest of the world! I would definitely appreciate it if you guys check it out, subscribe to my channel, engage and SHARE!! If you have any questions: HMU!
