Ivory Coast: Magic System leader A’Salfo mourns the death of his twin brother

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast: Magic System leader A’Salfo mourns the death of his twin brother

Ivorian singer Salif Traoré, known as A’Salfo and leader of the group Magic System, announced the death of his twin brother, Issouf Traoré. Issouf died in France on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following an illness. In a Facebook post, A’Salfo paid tribute to his brother and spoke of the pain of accompanying him through his final moments. He recalled the special bond they had shared since birth.

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