Mama Djelikany Kouyaté (born December 17, 1997 in Conakry) is a Guinean singer-songwriter. She came from a well-known family of griots, and was born with music and dance from an early age. After starting her career with choirs for other artists, Mama Djelikany released her first single "So Firi Firi" in 2019, in collaboration with her mother Djely Kani Fanta.
Since then, she has continuously seduced the audience with her unique blend of tradition and modernity, through acclaimed titles such as "Dakan" and her latest clip "C'est Bon". With its powerful voice and scenic charisma, this young rising star of Guinean music affirms itself as an artist to follow very closely.
Introduction
Born on December 17, 1997 in Conakry, Guinea, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté is a talented artist who has found her way into the Guinea music industry. Originating from a family of renowned griots, she has managed to combine the richness of her cultural heritage with a modern and innovative approach, captivating a wider audience.
Childhood
From an early age, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté has been fascinated by music and dance. His older sisters, passionate about dancing, were his first sources of inspiration. Encouraged by her parents, she began singing at her mother's "SUMU", a family event where art and tradition met.
Beginning of Musical Career
Although dance was his first passion, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté quickly realized that her future was in music. In 2012, her mother encouraged her to pursue a musical career, and that's how she started choiring for artists such as Azaya, Abraham Sonty, Fode Baro, Afou KEITA and Mohamed Diaby.
Success
In 2019, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté made an important step by releasing her first single, "So Firi Firi", in collaboration with her mother, Djely Kani Fanta. This first step was followed by a second single, "Mon Essentiel", in May 2020. However, it was with the video clip "Dakan", released in November 2021, that she really marked the minds.
Discography
Singles
- "So Firi Firi" (2019) - In collaboration with Djely Kani Fanta
- "Mon Essentiel" (2020)
- "Dakan" (2021)
- "C'est Bon" (2023)
Collaborations
Mama Djelikany Kouyaté has collaborated with several renowned artists as a chorist, including Azaya, Abraham Sonty, Fode Baro, Afou KEITA and Mohamed Diaby.
Private life
In 2023, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté shared a touching statement of love to her husband, highlighting the importance of her support in her life and career. She said, "My greatest chance in life is to have crossed your path, you play the role of a father I never hoped to see again one day, Allah protect you, I love you with all my heart."
In 2023, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté announced the birth of her first child, a news that filled her fans and loved ones with joy. In a moving message, she wrote: "Alhamdoullaye, the child and I are doing very well by the grace of God."
Conclusion
With her powerful voice, her innate talent and her rich cultural heritage, Mama Djelikany Kouyaté is an artist to follow closely. Her latest single, "C'est Bon", is a testimony to her artistic maturity and her ability to address deep themes while offering a captivating musical experience. There is no doubt that this rising star of Guinean music will continue to shine and inspire future generations.
