20th-century Malagasy women singers

Malagasy singer and composer (1967–2023)

Josée Helihanta Ramahavalisoa, better known by her stage name Poopy, is a Malagasy pop singer who began singing in 1983. Lonely Planet has declared Poopy a "national treasure". She has been active in educating young mothers about breastfeeding their infants as a "nutrition ambassador" for UNICEF. Her nickname "Poopy" derives from a nickname given to a little cousin of hers who her family members say she resembled. <!--

Malagasy activist and musician

Salegy Baôsa singer whose personal and musical roots lie in the Sakalava Boina culture of Madagascar