Sotigui Kouyaté

Sotigui Kouyaté

1936-07-19

Biography

An African griot and actor of film and stage who made a name for himself in European productions, Sotigui Kouyaté (19 July 1936 – 17 April 2010) was one of the first Malian, Burkinabé actors. He was a member of the Mandinka ethnic group, and father of film director Dani Kouyaté, of storyteller Hassane Kassi Kouyaté and of actor Mabô Kouyaté.

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Days of Torment

Days of Torment

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Toula, or the Genie of the Water

Toula, or the Genie of the Water

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Women Cars Villas Money

Women Cars Villas Money

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Paweogo

Paweogo

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Sia, the Myth of the Python

Sia, the Myth of the Python

5.8

Wendemi

Wendemi

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La Princesse Yennega

La Princesse Yennega

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Names Live Nowhere

Names Live Nowhere

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The Courage of Others

The Courage of Others

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Boulevards d’Afrique

Boulevards d’Afrique

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Faro: Goddess of the Waters

Faro: Goddess of the Waters

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Sotigui Kouyaté, a modern griot

Sotigui Kouyaté, a modern griot

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