Guinean singer Mory Kante, who helped introduce African music to a global audience in the 1980s, died on Friday in the capital Conakry.
Kante is best known for his dance song “Yeke Yeke”, which was a huge success in Africa before becoming number one in several European countries in 1988.
Nicknamed the “electronic griot”, a play about the names of traditional West African musicians and storytellers, Kante died in hospital at the age of 70 after having succumbed to unhealthy health problems. treated.
“He suffered from chronic illnesses and often went to France for treatment, but it was no longer possible with the coronavirus,” said Balla Kante.
“We saw his condition deteriorate rapidly, but I was still surprised because he had already gone through much worse times,” he added.
Kante has played guitar, kora harp and balafon, in addition to being a singer.
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