Mokobé

• Name — Mokobé • Birth Name — Mokobé Traoré • Born — 24 May 1980 • Birthplace — Vitry-sur-Seine, France • Genre — Hip hop • Occupation — Rapper • Associated Acts — 113, Mafia K-1 Fry

Mokobé was born to a Malian–Senegalese father and a Malian–Mauritanian mother. He was a founding member of 113 and his works appeared in the collective albums of the band. He was also actively involved in the artistic aspects of the band and took part in the live shows of the band. He was also responsible for the band's mediatic image (Visuals, music videos, DVDs, interviews, public relations), becoming a de facto manager of the 113 operations. His solo album Mon Afrique was in collaboration with David Tayorault in Abidjan and was released on 11 June 2007. Le Molare, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Patson, Fally Ipupa, and hip hop stars like Diam's and Booba. His album Africa Forever included collaborations with Soprano), Nathalie Bleue, Oumou Sangare, Despo Rutti, Fode Baro, J-Mi Sissoko, Jah Cure, Mbaye Dieye Faye, Soumbill and Apocalypse.

• Year — Album — Peak positions — Certification • FR • 2007 — Mon Afrique — 18 • 2011 — Africa Forever — 35

• 2000: Les Princes de la ville (certified platinum) • 2002: 113 fout la merde (certified gold) • 2003: Dans L'urgence (reedition) (certified gold) • 2005: 113 Degrés (certified gold) • 2010: Universel

• Year — Title — Peak positions — Album • FR • 2007 — "C'est dans la joie" (feat. Patson) — 9 — Mon Afrique • 2011 — "Oulala" (feat. DJ Arafat) — 29 — Africa Forever • 2014 — "CDouxDeh" — 117 • 2014 — "Getting Down" (feat. P-Square) — 17 • 2015 — "Wesh (#TuMeDisDesWesh) " (feat. Gradur) — 8 • 2016 — "J'ai trop dansé" — 42 • 2018 — "Wakanda" — 11 • Other releases • 2011: "50 CFA" • 2011: "Taxi Phone" (feat. Soprano) • 2012: "Africa For Ever" (feat. Jah Cure) • Featured in • Year — Album — Peak positions — Album • FR • 2012 — "Happy Birthday" (Matt Houston feat. Mokobé) — 160 • 2015 — "Chupluskleurkeul" (Jaymax VI & Salomé Je T'aime feat. Mokobé) — 55