The passing of Manfila Kanté, a Guinean music star, has been announced via the Facebook account La Presse guinéenne en ligne [1][fr]. Aly Cherif (Prince Cherif) [2] wrote [fr]: “The Guinean cultural scene is in mourning. Manfila Kanté died in Paris this Wednesday, July 20, following a long illness. A huge loss for Guinean and Mandingue music.”
Guinea: Guinean Music Mourns Manfila Kanté
· Written by Abdoulaye Bah Translated by Paula Góes
Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Guinea, Arts & Culture, Citizen Media, Music