Most people do not put this to thought.

Salif Keita is a singer and a man who is passionate about raising awareness of albinism.

Hisfamily cast himout, and the community shunned him for being an albino.

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Albinism in the Mandinka culture was seen as a sign of bad luck.

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Who is Salif Keitas wife?

Salif Keita is married to Coumba Makalou Keita.

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He is a father to Nantenin Keita, a French athlete who is a world Paralympics champion.

He is also father toSidyki Keitaand Nahhila Yeelene Keita.

He later on in 1973 went on to join Les Ambassadeurs, which later became Les Ambassadeurs Internationales.

Salif Keita age, children, wife, songs, albums and Instagram

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The music they produced was a fusion of the African local traditional and international genres.

The bands success continued to grow steadily.

In 1984, he went to France and wentsolo on his career.

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Salif Keita Africa lyrics bring out his deep love for his continent.

He is a man who will be looked upon by the younger generations for decades to come.

His music, foundation and life are a testament to lifes true purpose.

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