Sotigui Kouyaté

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Born on July 19, 1936 (88 years old)

Passed Away on April 17, 2010

From Bamako, Mali

Known for Acting

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.