Mory Kante

About

Guinean singer and kora harpist who became one of the most well-known West African musicians ever with songs like 1987's "Ye ke ye ke." In 2001, he was made Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization in the U.N. 

Before Fame

He was raised among the Mandinka people in Guinea and was a member of the group Rail Band in the early 70's.

Trivia

His biggest hit, "Ye ke ye ke," became the first African single ever to sell in excess of one million copies.

Family Life

His parents, Fatouma Kamissoko and El Hadj Djeli Fode Kante, were both well-known musicians. 

Associated With

He was a guest on DJ Darren Tate's "Narama" in 2006.