Chamsia Sagaf

Sagaf was born in the Comoros^[3] to wealthy parents in the town of Mitsamiouli.^[4] She is known for singing about women and children. She first sang in women's associations in the 1970s and has created three albums.^[2] She has lived in France since 1975.^[1]

In 2003, she was nominated for the trophy for best singer in East Africa.^[1] She had toured with the Ivorian singer Monique Séka after a performance together in Paris. She is creditted with making a significant contribution to the music of the Comorres. She was performing in the Caribbean in 2008.^[4]

She is married and has five children, one of whom is the Comoros singer Naima.^[1]