Salif Keïta is an afro-pop singer-songwriter from Mali.

He is notable not only because of his reputation as the ‘Golden Voice of Africa’ but also because he has albinism.

Salif Keita was cast out by his family and ostracized by the community because of his albinism, a sign of bad luck in Mandinka culture.

He is a member of the Keita royal family of Mali.

In 2001, Keita’s song ‘Tomorrow’ was featured in the biopic depicting the life of Muhammad Ali (played by Will Smith).

For remaining one of the true greats of African music for nearly half a century, Salif Keita comes highly recommended.

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