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How much do you really know about Salif Keita? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Salif Keita invented the kora, a traditional West African harp-lute.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

The kora is a centuries-old instrument from the Mandinka people. Keita uses it in his music but did not invent it.

2.

Salif Keita retired from music in 2010 to focus on farming in Guinea.

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✗ FALSE

He never retired; he continues recording and touring. He is active in humanitarian work, but farming was never his focus.

3.

Salif Keita's albinism causes him to wear sunglasses and long sleeves even onstage.

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✓ TRUE

Due to extreme light sensitivity and skin cancer risk from albinism, he regularly wears protective clothing and sunglasses during performances.

4.

Salif Keita is a Malian singer often referred to as the 'Golden Voice of Africa'.

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✓ TRUE

Salif Keita, a Malian musician, is widely known by the nickname 'Golden Voice of Africa' for his distinctive vocal style.

5.

Salif Keita won a Grammy Award for his album 'Moffou' in 2003.

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✗ FALSE

'Moffou' was critically acclaimed but never won a Grammy. He has received nominations but no competitive Grammy win to date.

6.

Salif Keita is a direct descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keita.

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He is a prince from the Keita dynasty, which traces its lineage back to Sundiata Keita, the 13th-century founder of the Mali Empire.

7.

Salif Keita was ostracized by his family for becoming a musician.

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✓ TRUE

Born into a noble family, his passion for music and his albinism led to estrangement, as music was considered a low-status profession for someone of his aristocratic background.

8.

Salif Keita has performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

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✗ FALSE

He performed at the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, a separate event from the official award ceremony. The ceremony itself does not feature such performances.

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