Mandjou by Salif Keita

Born in Mali in 1949 and now 76 years old, Salif Keita is a towering legend of African music who turned profound personal struggle into a global triumph. Despite his noble lineage as a descendant of the Mali Empire's founder, he was cast out by his community due to his albinism, a condition that remains a significant challenge and a source of social rejection in many African societies. By choosing music—a profession traditionally forbidden to his royal caste—Keita further defied social norms, ev