Keita Fodéba

guinea, les ballets africains, national anthem, choreographer, poet

Born Jan 19, 1921

Conakry, Guinea

Passed Away May 27, 1969 Conakry, Guinea

Lifespan 48 years old

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"African rhythm and poetry are our universal gift to the fraternity of all humankind."

Archival Overview

Visionary founder of Les Ballets Africains, writer, politician, and composer of Guinea's national anthem 'Liberté'.

Biographical Record

Keita Fodéba was a brilliant Guinean choreographer, poet, dramatist, and statesman who revolutionized African stage arts on the global scene.

In 1948, Fodéba founded 'Les Ballets Africains' in Paris, the first professional African performing dance and music troupe, touring world capitals to immense acclaim and showcasing the majesty of African storytelling.

Upon Guinean independence, he composed the music for the national anthem 'Liberté' and served as Minister of the Interior and National Defense before falling victim to the tragic political purges of the late 1960s.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Camp Boiro Memorial Grounds
Conakry, Guinea

                         GPS: 9.5333, -13.6833                    

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