About Salif
Born 1981. Salif is a French singer.
Salif Fofana better known by the mononym Salif (born Salif Wonka in 1982), is a French rapper based in Boulogne-Billancourt of Malian and Guadeloupean origin. His musical career began at the age of thirteen when he and EXS formed the rap duo Nysay in 1995. Salif released his first solo album, Tous Ensemble – Chacun Pour Soi, in 2001. To date he has released four studio albums, all of which have entered the Top 75 of the French albums chart. His most commercially successful album so far was Curriculum Vital, which reached a peak position of #9 in the French chart in October 2009.
Discography Albums
Singles 2009: "Boomerang" 2010: "Jean Slim"
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Salif?
French rapper
When was Salif born?
Salif was born on 14 March 1981 in Clamart.
What is Salif's occupation?
Salif is a singer.
What nationality is Salif?
Salif is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salif. https://biography.guide/salif/
MLA: "Salif." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salif/.
Chicago: "Salif." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/salif/.
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