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Saint-Joseph Gadji CeliIvorian musician, former football midfielder
Date of Birth: 01.05.1961
Country:  Ivory Coast |
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Yaya Touré: From Football Star to Musical Maestro
Football CareerYaya Touré, a renowned Ivorian musician, began his career as a football midfielder. He made his debut for the Ivorian club Stella d'Adjamé before moving to France to play for Sète in Division 2. In the early 1990s, he played for ASEC Mimosas.
As captain of the Ivorian national team, Touré led the "Elephants" to victory at the 1992 African Cup of Nations in Senegal. He also represented his country in two matches at the 1992 King Fahd Cup, where Ivory Coast finished last out of four teams after heavy defeats to Argentina (4-0) and the United States (5-2).
Musical Journey
Touré's musical journey began with the song "Et Dieu créa l'ASEC" (And God Created ASEC), a tribute to his former club, Mimosas. He is now the president of the National Union of Artists of Côte d'Ivoire (UNARTCI).
