African singer Mory Kante has died aged 70. The musician, who is credited with bringing African music to the wider world, died on Friday in a hospital in the Guinean capital of Conakry.
Kante's son, Balla Kante, claimed his death was the result of untreated health issues, as he confirmed his death in a heartfelt statement today.
Speaking to AFP news agency, he said: "He suffered from chronic illnesses and often travelled to France for treatment but that was no longer possible with the coronavirus. "We saw his condition deteriorate rapidly, but I was still surprised because he'd been through much worse times before." Kante's 1987 hit song Yéké yéké reached the number one spot in European countries such as Belgium, Finland, the
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