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Sotigui Kouyaté

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Bamako, Mali

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

19 July 1936, 89 years old

Known For

Filmography