Mory Kante
- January 10, 2024
- World Music Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mory Kante |
| Occupation | World Music Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 29, 1950(1950-03-29) |
| Age | 74 |
| Date Of Death | 2020-05-22 |
| Birthplace | Albadaria |
| Country | Guinea |
| Birth City | Kissidougou Prefecture |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Mory Kante Biography
| Name | Mory Kante |
| Birthday | Mar 29 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Albadaria |
| Home Town | Kissidougou Prefecture |
| Birth Country | Guinea |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | El Hadj Djeli Fodé Kanté, Fatouma Kamissoko |
| Siblings | Djeli Moussa Diawara, Kandet Kanté |
Mory Kante is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on March 29, 1950 in Albadaria, Kissidougou Prefecture, Guinea. A Guinean singer and kora player, he became one of West Africa’s most famous musicians with songs such as 1987’s “Yeke yeke”. He was named Goodwill Ambassador to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in 2001
He was a guest on “Narama”, DJ He was a guest on DJ Darren Tate‘s “Narama” in 2006., in 2006.
Both his parents, Fatouma Kasmissoko and El Hadj Djeli Fode Kante were well- known musicians.
Mory Kante Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | World Music Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mory Kante is one of the richest World Music Singer from Guinea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mory Kante 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born among the Mandinka people of Guinea, and was part of the Rail Band in the 1970’s.
His greatest hit, “Yeke yeke ke,” was the first African single to exceed one million copies.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Mory Kante Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Mory Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Guinea. Mory Kante celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.
What was Mory Kante famous for?
Mory Kanté, who passed away from chronic health problems at 70, was one of Africa’s most influential and legendary artists of the late 20th century. He was best known for his 1987 dance hit Yéké Yéké , which sold over a million copies and continues to liven global dance floors in a myriad of remixes.
Where was Mory Kante from?
Albadaria, Guinea
Who sang yeke yeke?
Mory Kanté
When was yeke yeke released?
1984
What is the meaning of Yeke?
Yeke definition (UK dialectal) A cuckoo. noun.