The History of My Family
The first wife of Djoba, Sanamba Kemenani also known as Damba, had children: Yiridjê Coulibaly, Boudjê Coulibaly, Yadjê Coulibaly, Bôh Coulibaly (Bina Bôh).
The second wife of Djoba, Tounkô Traoré, daughter of Kaba Traoré and Nantènin Traoré, had children: Moussa Coulibaly, known as Samoussa, Bandiougou Coulibaly, Koro Coulibaly, Daouda Coulibaly, Bôh Coulibaly (Bôh Dikira, Doussouba Coulibaly), Kaba (Tiéfing Coulibaly), Batènin Coulibaly.
The third wife of Djoba, Mady Soucko, had children: Kaba (Kabassa Coulibaly), Daouda Coulibaly, Namaké Coulibaly, Balla Coulibaly.
Children and Grandchildren of Djoubakè
Boudjê Coulibaly
Boudjê Coulibaly, son of Djoubakè and Sanamba:
Our father/grandfather Boudjê was a farmer. It was he who, under the authority of Djoubakè and in collaboration with his younger brothers, was responsible for all activities within the Grand Coulibaly Family, which founded the village of Oualia. He identified the family fields, organized crops, harvests, and oversaw grain storage in family granaries. He also organized social and cultural events in perfect agreement with all his brothers and sisters.
Boudjê also loved gardening in the dry season and owned a plantation of mango trees and other fruit trees.
The Coulibaly Family was one and only one, with a single Kitchen and a single Head of Family who was always the oldest brother after the death of Djoubakè, maintained in total discipline and full respect for the elder.
The Children of Boudjê
Bôh Coulibaly, Bina Bôh
Bôh Coulibaly, Bina Bôh, son of Djoubaké and Sanamba:
Our father/grandfather Bôh worked as a Team Leader at the French Sudan Railway Authority, the former AOF (French West Africa). We were in the midst of French Colonization. He settled in Kita Gare, then in Badougou and Djélikèbala to effectively carry out his professional activities. With his team, he was responsible for monitoring the Dakar-Niger railway to quickly detect any damage to the tracks and carry out rapid repairs to avoid train accidents, material damage, and especially loss of life.
Bôh greatly enjoyed raising cattle. He owned numerous heads of cattle in his parks in Oualia and Badougou near Toukoto.
Moussa, also known as Samoussa Coulibaly
Moussa known as Samoussa Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Tounko Traoré:
Our father/grandfather, Samoussa, was a farmer. He worked in collaboration with his brother Boudjê under the authority of their father Djoubakè. In harmony with his younger brothers, he was responsible for the economic and social stability within the family and in Oualia in general.
The Children of Samoussa
Names of Samoussa’s children
Bourama Coulibaly Koura Soma Kani Djoubaké known as Boua Guédjouma
Kassaro Kassaro Dioila deceased Kassaro Koulikoro
Bandiougou Coulibaly
Bandiougou Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Tounko:
Our father/grandfather, Bandiougou, was a farmer. He worked alongside his brothers Boudjê, Samoussa, Kabassa, Namaké, Daouda and Balla, the pillars of the family economy and of social and cultural tranquility, under the authority of their father Djoubakè.
Names of Bandiougou’s children
Mamadou Coulibaly Fanta Coulibaly Sambou, Alpha Fadiala Sounkalo
Koro Coulibaly
Koro Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Tounko Traoré:
Our father/grandfather, Koro, attended the Colonial school in French Sudan during the height of French Colonization. After his studies, he worked for the Railway Authority of AOF (French West Africa). He was a Station Master in Djoubéba, Toukoto, Kassaro, and at the Bamako Station as the Chief of Station PV, the loading and unloading station for goods transported by trains.
Names of Koro’s children
Tiémoko Coulibaly Modibo Coulibaly Oumou Coulibaly Mamadou, MC Bakary Coulibaly Moussa Coulibaly Néant Maimouna Assitan
Bôh Coulibaly, called Bôh Dikira
Bôh Coulibaly, called Bôh Dikira, son of Djoubaké and Tounko Traoré:
Our father/grandfather, Bôh Dikira also worked at the Railway Authority of AOF (French West Africa) during the Colonization. He was a Train Engineer. He settled in Bamako, his assignment post. His job consisted of driving trains on the Dakar-Niger-Dakar railway. He also repaired and maintained them when needed.
Names of Bôh’s children
Sogolon Coulibaly Fanta Coulibaly, Kadiatou Coulibaly, Mamadou Mariam Coulibaly Boubacar, Salif Coulibaly, Safiatou Coulibaly Salif Coulibaly, Tounko Coulibaly, Youssouf Coulibaly Minata Coulibaly M’Mamakan Sékou Coulibaly Bourama Coulibaly
Kaba, called Tiéfing Coulibaly
K aba, called Tiéfing Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Tounko:
Our father/grandfather, Kaba called Tiéfing, was first a farmer. He then became a tailor. He always worked in perfect harmony with his brother Bôh and with Koro Coulibaly in Kassaro where he permanently settled. He was a famous tailor of the 1950s, recognized as such in many villages around Kassaro. He also worked hard for cohesion and harmony in the family.
Names of Kaba Tiéfing’s children
None Mariétou Coulibaly Salif Coulibaly Zoumana Coulibaly Ousmane Coulibaly Coumba Coulibaly Souleymane, Tiécoro Coulibaly
Kassaro Kassaro Kayes Bamako deceased Bamako Kassaro
Kaba, called Kabassa Coulibaly
Kaba, called Kabassa Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Mady Soucko:
Our father/grandfather, Kabassa, was a farmer. He was also one of the main actors who enhanced the greatness and good reputation of our family and the village of Oualia throughout the Kita circle and beyond. Only the Greatness and the Honor of our Family and the village were his concern.
Names of Kabassa’s children
Batènin Coulibaly Guédjouma Kadidia Coulibaly Mamady Coulibaly, Boh Coulibaly, Mariama Coulibaly Django Coulibaly
Namaké Coulibaly, called Namaké
Nama Coulibaly, called Namaké, son of Djoubaké and Mady Soucko:
Our father/grandfather, Namaké, was a farmer. He was also an essential player in the stability and fame of the Family and of Oualia. A hard worker, in harmony with his brothers, he always strove for family cohesion and highlighted the dignity of our Grand Family.
Names of Namaké’s children
Mady known as Mondjo, Sanamba Coulibaly
Balla Coulibaly
Balla Coulibaly, son of Djoubaké and Mady Soucko:
Our father/grandfather, Balla, was a farmer. He always worked with strength, seriousness, and without calculations with all his brothers and sisters for the prosperity and honor of our Grand Family. He was the youngest, often supported by his brothers and the entire family due to his courage and determination to always do well for everyone’s happiness.
Names of Balla’s children
Seydou Coulibaly Maimouna Coulibaly Wassa Coulibaly, Kafouné Coulibaly, Sayon Coulibaly, Mady Coulibaly Makan Coulibaly Founéssama
The Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren of Djoubakè
We, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Djoubakè, express our heartfelt gratitude to Djoubakè and to all his children today in their final resting places.
We bow to their memories and pray to God, the Almighty, that their souls rest in Peace in Paradise. Amen!!! Each of us will contribute to perpetuate the Unity of our Great Family. Inch Allah!!!
1.1a Namaké Coulibaly, called Namani, son of Boudjê and Kafounè
Names of Namani’s children
Modibo Coulibaly Oumou Coulibaly Kabassa Coulibaly Balla Coulibaly Baga Coulibaly
1.1b Madou Coulibaly, son of Boudjê and Kafounè
Names of Madou’s children
Django Coulibaly Koudédia Boh known as Boua Sékou Bakary Kadiatou Tiéfing Kafounè
1.1c Lassinè Coulibaly, called Sinè, son of Boudjê and Baga Soucko
Names of Sinè’s children
Astan Coulibaly M’Bamakan Aminata Coulibaly Alima Cheick Oumar Téba Mastan
1.1d Lassinè Coulibaly, son of Boudjê and Baga Soucko
Names of Lassinè’s children
Hawa Coulibaly Kadiatou Coulibaly Namaké Coulibaly Koumakan
1.1e Fousseyni Coulibaly, son of Boudjê and Baga Soucko
Names of Fousseyni’s children
Fatoumata Coulibaly Mahamadou Batourou Namaké Hawa Moussokoro Guédjouma Bourama
5.1 Sékou Coulibaly, called Sékoudjan, deceased, son of Bô and Aminata Soucko
Names of Sékoudjan’s children
Drissa Coulibaly Hamidou Kadiatou Nènè Alima Assétou Mamadou Oumar Aminata Boh Founèmousso Adama Awa Sadio Mohamed Fatoumata Bambo Bakary
- Bourama Coulibaly, son of Samoussa and Sayon
Names of Bourama’s children
Diakaridia Zoumana Soumaila Kaidia Moussa Vieux Adama Sékou N’Faly Alana Modibo Coulibaly Oumou Madou Naba Mariam, Mamou Tèrèna Souleymane Abdou Salimata Yaya Abdoulaye Maimouna
- Soma Coulibaly, son of Samoussa and Sayon Sangaré
Names of Soma’s children
Mamou Soma Boubacar Soma Oumou Soma Fatoumata known as Mah Kadiatou Soma Sayon known as N’Na
- Djoubakè Coulibaly, called Boua, son of Samoussa and Sayon
Names of Boua’s children
Moussa known as N’Fa Dada N’Fatokoman Djènèba Sinè Drissa Sayon, N’Na Seydou Coulibaly Sitan Coulibaly
- Guédiouma Coulibaly, son of Samoussa and Sayon Sangaré
Names of Guédiouma’s children
Fanta Coulibaly Mamadou Pape Baba Tjino
4.1 Mamadou Coulibaly son of Bandiougou and Yayé Diarra
Names of Mamadou’s children
Ibrahim Coulibaly Kadidiatou Coulibaly None
4.2 Sambou Coulibaly, son of Bandiougou and Kankou
Names of Sambou’s children
Balla Coulibaly, Bandiougou, Vieux Baba Coulibaly Djiby, Djibril Tenin, Yiridjê
4.3 Alpha Coulibaly, known as Djontan, son of Bandiougou and Kankou
Names of Alpha’s children
Fatoumata Mahamadou, Kankou Coulibaly, Modibo Coulibaly, Oumou Coulibaly, Dèdè Coulibaly
4.4 Sounkalo Coulibaly, son of Bandiougou and Kankou
Names of Sounkalo’s children
Bandiougou Vieux Badara Aliou, N’Fa Salimata Coulibaly Kadiatou Sounkalo Kankou Sounkalo Djènèbou S., N’Na
5.1 Tiémoko Coulibaly, son of Koro and Batènin Fofana
Names of Tiémoko’s children
Mariétou Coulibaly Aminata Coulibaly Tidiane Coulibaly Wassa Coulibaly, Kafouné Coulibaly, Soumaila Coulibaly Mariam Coulibaly Boubacar Coulibaly Malado Coulibaly Lassine Coulibaly Mohamed Cheick Oumar
5.2 Modibo Coulibaly, son of Koro and of Gninè Traoré
Names of Modibo’s children
Saibou Coulibaly, Koro Coulibaly Salimata Coulibaly, Batènin Coulibaly, Sinè Coulibaly Fatoumata Coulibaly Abdoulaye Coulibaly
5.3 Mamadou Coulibaly, known as MC, son of Koro and of Gninè Traoré
Names of MC’s children
Dalla Coulibaly, Badra Coulibaly, Seydou Coulibaly, Tènin Doussou Oumou Coulibaly, Djibril Coulibaly, Modibo Coulibaly Awa Coulibaly, Abidine Coulibaly, Aminata Coulibaly, Boh Coulibaly, Koro Coulibaly Mohamed Coulibaly Cheick Tourad Moulaye Ismaila Ousmane Coulibaly Djélika Coulibaly, Oumou Coulibaly, Fatoumata
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