Both court poets and griots were women in West African society.

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Court poets were typically men who were chosen by the ruler to praise and honor them through their poetry. Griots were also traditionally men who were responsible for preserving the history and cultural traditions through their oral storytelling. While there were certainly women who composed poetry and told stories, they were not typically recognized or celebrated in the same way as male court poets and griots.

Both Court Poets and Griots Were Women in West African