Djénéba Koné

Djénéba Koné is a multi-talented Malian actress, musician, and performer. She is prominent within West African cinema and the music industry. Koné has built a strong reputation as a film actor, collaborating on highly acclaimed African and international feature films. Her notable films include A Screaming Man (2010), Bamako (2006), Faro, la reine des eaux (2007), and Kabala (2002). Beyond acting, Djénéba Koné is a talented recording artist producing music in the Afrosounds genre. Her music frequently explores native Malian musical traditions and themes sung in regional languages like Bambara. Her notable album Bara (released in 2017) features popular tracks such as Djarabi, Sida bana, Bintou, and An te ta.