‘golden sound of Africa” Salif Keita, who he is one of famous african singers of The past centuryHe praised Turkey’s human-centred approach to the African continent.
The Malian singer shared his thoughts with Anadolu Agency (AA) on the burden of Albinism, a legacy soundtrack of American Muslim boxer Muhammad Ali and his depiction of turkey in Africa.
“I heard a lot about Turkey and it was always positive. I myself can. also monitor. Turkey’s human-centered approach and what it has done is of special significance for Africa, Keita said in Ankara, where he performed at the Baskent Culture Route Festival (the capital).
Turkey’s name is heard well, not only in The world but also in Africa. I had the opportunity to meet many Turks (people). “We love the Turks,” he said.
Notice he likes it for Turkish language music He was ready to do so work with Turkish artists in The future.
albinism
Keita founded the Salif Keita International Foundation in 2015 and fully devoted himself to global level for these with Albinism – a widely recognized condition against in Africa – after retiring from recording his photo final The album “Un Autre blanc” or “Other White” released in 2018.
“I was born an albino and it wasn’t easy at all and I tried to act with this awareness,” adding that he created foundation to me “back upespecially childrenand everyone with albinism who I can not access education.”
“It’s not something I am happy about. You are not greeted very well when you enter world like this is. You were born into an annoying person world Not only in terms of health but also in social terms,” He said.
Not even considered a file problem Before that, he said, pointing to the distinction people with albinism facebut he noticed that the day is born with The condition is considered a problem.
Still, visualization of Albinism cross world she has improved over He said in recent years.
“We can say that there was a lot of they change. People are trying to find a file way to deal with He. She.”
“It’s slowly changing, but of Of course, there has been a change and it is possible to say so great progress It was made today. especially in school life; it was there big problems in education. In this regard, there is now more harmonious environment for Albinos”.
“I think I have made a great contribution,” with The foundation, He said. “Albinos are ostracized, slaughtered and even sacrificed. And very recently, we witnessed the sacrifice of five albinos for The election in Financial “.
“we need Friends and allies support us in This matter. we need people with Who we can cooperate with on this is issue. When leading The number required to sacrifice albinism, it will be carried out Immediately in who – which area. Now, that’s audible and we announce it. It will only change possible with these steps. We can have them punished. Previously, no penalty or the penalty was applied. added.
Soundtrack dedicated to “The Greatest”
About his “tomorrow” voice that was featured in year 2001 movieAli based on life of The legendary boxer Muhammad Ali Keita said: Muhammad Ali also known to someone who defend people’s rights. fight against Racism. I was so happy when I was asked to do this music for documentary on Life and legend of Mohamed Ali.”
he is also noticed common the point has with The boxer.
“I’m white in Appearance but my doll black of a path. Our blood is the same. was fighting for a group who I was racist while I was fighting for Albino. That’s why we have a similar task points,” he is added.
He went on To say: “I have a message wanted To express for over 40 years. I have a rebellious personality. I never hide it, there is something I want to say to world. “
