Sotigui Kouyaté
Birth date
July 19, 1936
Death date
April 17, 2010
Place of birth
Bamako, Mali
Profession
Acting
Age
73 years
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.
Also known as
Sotigui KouyateSotiguy KouyateSottigui KouyatéKouyaté Sotigui
