Kouyaté was born in 1961 in Bobo-Dioulasso. He is the son of one of the first Burkinabé actors, Sotigui Kouyaté, and is a member of the Mandinka ethnic group. Kouyatés have...
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Writer • Director
Country
Burkina Faso
Born
Jun 4, 1961 (64)
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Kouyaté was born in 1961 in Bobo-Dioulasso. He is the son of one of the first Burkinabé actors, Sotigui Kouyaté, and is a member of the Mandinka ethnic group. Kouyatés have served as jelis for the Keita dynasty since the 13th century. The Kouyatés guard customs, and their knowledge is authoritative amongst Mandinkas. Keitas have to provide amenities to Kouyatés, who in turn should not hesitate to ask for Keita help. The word Kouyaté translates as "there is a secret between you and me"
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Birth Date
Jun 4, 1961
Age
64 years old
Place of Birth
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Country
Burkina Faso
Primary Craft
Director
Known For
Writer • Director
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Awards
1 wins, 2 nominations
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Year
2025
AMAA 2025
AMAA 2025 Award For Best Director
Year
2025
AMAA 2025
Michael Anyiam Osigwe AMAA 2025 Award For Best Film By An African Living Abroad
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