Sotigui Kouyaté

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.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Male
• Birthday July 19, 1936 (73 years old)
• Died April 17, 2010
• Place of Birth Bamako, Mali