Kouyate family

Kouyate
Current regionWest Africa
Place of originMali Empire
Founded13th century
FounderBalla Fasséké
Titles
List
Connected familiesKeita royal family

The Kouyate family is a dynasty of jelis (griots) that is native to West Africa. It has been prominent since the 13th century, when its founder took part in the founding of the Mali Empire.

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