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Currently, Mory Kante is 74 years, 0 months and 26 days old. Mory Kante will celebrate 75rd birthday on a Saturday 29th of March 2025. Below we countdown to Mory Kante upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Mory Kante |
Occupation | World Music Singer |
Age | 74 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | March 29, 1950 (birthplace.Guinea-Conakry) |
Birthday | March 29 |
Town/City | birthplace.Guinea-Conakry |
Nationality | birthplace.Guinea-Conakry |
Mory Kante’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Mory Kante was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
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..
He was raised among the Mandinka people in Guinea and was a member of the group Rail Band in the early 70's.
His biggest hit, "Ye ke ye ke," became the first African single ever to sell in excess of one million copies.
His parents, Fatouma Kamissoko, El Hadj Djeli Fode Kante, are both well-known musicians.
He was a guest on DJ Darren Tate's "Narama" in 2006.