In 2017 , she starred in '' Felicite '' , which screened at 67th Berlin International Film Festival . Describing her role , she explained that she was excited about the idea of playing a role the depicts women as being self-reliant and not depending on men to get things done . She won best actress category at Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos , Nigeria . The film was also submitted as the Senegalese entry to the 90th Academy Awards , becoming the first film from the country to be submitted in the history of the award ceremony . '' The Times '' noted her performance in the film as a main high-point of the film , describing it as " heroic and award-winning "
67th Berlin International Film Festival
67th Berlin International Film Festival
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