Moussa Koffoé

Moussa Koffoé
Born
Moussa Keita

1958 (1958)
Died12 May 2025(2025-05-12) (aged 66–67)
Kindia, Guinea
Occupation(s)Actor
Screenwriter

Moussa Keita (1958 – 12 May 2025), better known by the stage name Moussa Koffoé, was a Guinean actor and screenwriter.[1]

Life and career

Born in Kindia in 1958, Koffoé grew up in a modest family while showing an interest in comedy from a young age.[2] He initially worked as a tailor before putting his comic and imitation skills into action.[3] His work inspired a generation of comedians in Guinea, including Mamadou Thug.[4] In 2016, he received a prize for best West African actor at the Yerebougou festival in Bamako.[5]

Moussa Koffoé died in Kindia on 12 May 2025.[6]

Plays

  • Sala Musso
  • Bakongo
  • Di Bari Khônô[7]
  • Di koby[8]

Films

  • Moussa le Voleur
  • Moussa l’Insupportable
  • Le Mariage d’intérêt et ses conséquences
  • Elèves impolis

References

  1. ^ "GUINEE- décès de l'humoriste Moussa Koffoé dans la préfecture de kindia". Mondemedia (in French). 12 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  2. ^ Zoumanigui, Joseph (12 May 2025). "Moussa Koffoé se couche, laissant ses familles biologique et professionnelle inconsolables". Guinéenews (in French). Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Moussa Koffoé". Qui est Qui en Guinée (in French).
  4. ^ Diallo, Mamadou Yaya (12 May 2025). "Mamadou Thug rend hommage à Moussa Koffoé : « Il a laissé des œuvres qui vivront éternellement »". Guinéematin (in French). Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Moussa Koffoé élu meilleur comédien de la sous-région". Guinée en Marche (in French). 6 December 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  6. ^ Sory, Ibrahim (13 May 2025). "Disparition de Moussa Koffoé : « Il avait son assurance maladie », rassure Malick Kébé". Guinee7.com (in French). Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  7. ^ Diallo, Amadou Doulde (12 May 2025). "Le cinéma guinéen en deuil : l'humoriste Moussa Koffoé est décédé". Guinee360 (in French). Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Moussa Koffoe - Di Kobi". Dailymotion (in French). 12 June 2010.