Introduction
In the cultural landscape of Guinea, Sansy Kaba Diakité is an indispensable figure. Born in 1977 in Kankan, this passionate publisher has devoted his life to promoting literature and disseminating knowledge in his country. Founder of the editions L'Harmattan Guinea, he was able to breathe a new breath into the literary world of Guinea, paving the way for many emerging talents.
Childhood and Education
Sansy Kaba Diakité grew up with words and stories. His father, a Kankan teacher, had opened a library in the 1990s, thus cultivating the love of reading in his son's early childhood. After primary school studies at the Almamy Samory Touré School in Kabada and secondary studies at Morifindjan Diabaté College in Kankan, where he obtained his study patent, Sansy Kaba Diakité moved to mathematical sciences at Kankan High School on April 3, completing his bachelor's degree in 1996.
Continuing his academic career, he joined the Conakry Polytechnic from 1997 to 1999, where he attended a preparatory course of engineering. From 1999 to 2003, he studied law at the Faculty of Economics and Management, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Economics from the University of Conakry.
Professional career
In 2003, Sansy Kaba Diakité received a scholarship from the French state, opening the doors of the University of Le Mans in France. This is where he specialized in management and management of social economy enterprises, providing support for the creation and administration of a publishing house. This experience was decisive, as it allowed him to undertake a six-month internship at the prestigious publishing house L'Harmattan in Paris.
Back in Guinea in 2004, Sansy Kaba Diakité coordinated the project of the International Summer University, bringing together 136 young participants aged 18 to 25 from Francophone African countries.
L'Harmattan Guinée
In September 2006, Sansy Kaba Diakité fulfilled her dream by founding L'Harmattan Guinea, a Guinean law publishing house representing Editions L'Harattan in France. Since then, he has published more than 170 titles and discovered about fifty new Guinean authors, thus contributing to the promotion of national literature and the spread of emerging voices.
Conakry World Book Capital
The year 2017 marked a major turning point for Sansy Kaba Diakité and for Guinea. Conakry was designated "World Book Capital" by UNESCO, a prestigious distinction that placed Guinea's culture at the forefront of the world. Sansy Kaba Diakité was appointed general commissioner of this major event, which he led until March 2018.
This year was marked by numerous literary events, authors' meetings, debates and dedication sessions. Conakry thus became a true crossroads of culture, lit the flame of reading and writing in the hearts of many Guineans, especially among young people.
Private life
Beyond her flawless professional commitment, Sansy Kaba Diakité cultivates a balance between her passion for books and her family life. Married and father of two children, he was able to reconcile his dedication to culture and the responsibilities associated with his private life.
Conclusion
Sansy Kaba Diakité was able to inscribe his name in golden letters in the cultural history of Guinea. By founding Harmattan Guinea and contributing to the organization of Conakry World Book Capital, he has opened new perspectives for Guinea's literature and provided unprecedented visibility to the authors of his country.
Her exemplary journey testifies to her unwavering determination and unconditional love for words. Thanks to his commitment, Guinea has been able to establish itself as a fertile ground for literary creation, where the voices of Guinean writers now resonate far beyond borders.
Sansy Kaba Diakité will forever remain an emblematic figure in the promotion of the book in Guinea, a cultural ambassador who has been able to kindle the flame of the passion for reading in the hearts of his compatriots.
