Diakité is a Mandinka

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of Fula origin. In Fula culture, the surname Ba is considered equivalent.

People with this surname

;Music * Abdoulaye Diakité (born 1950), djembe master drummer from Senegal *

Jason Diakité Jason Michael Bosak Diakité Ramata Diakité Ramata "Rah" Diakité (Madina Diansa, Wassoulou, 1976 - Burkina Faso October 30, 2009) was a Malian Wassoulou woman musician. She was the cousin of Tata Diakité, who also died young.Josefina Pitra Diakité, ambassador of Angola to South Africa *

Madubuko Diakité Madubuko A. Robinson Diakité (born 17 December 1940) is a U.S.-born human rights lawyer and documentary filmmaker currently residing in Sweden. He has traveled widely throughout Africa and currently freelances as a guest lecturer and consultant o ...

, American human rights lawyer * Moussa Diakité (192?–1985), Guinean politician during the presidency of Ahmed Sékou Touré * Yoro Diakité (1932–1973), Malian politician ;Sports *

Abdelaye Diakité Abdelaye Diakité (born 8 January 1990) is a French footballer who plays for Nea Salamis in Cyprus. Biography Born in Les Mureaux, a suburb of Paris, Diakité started his career at Le Havre. He was a player for their B team from 2008 to 2010 in ...

(born 1990), French footballer * Adama Diakité (born 1978), Malian footballer in

2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (Confederation of African Football, CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000 African Cup of Nations, 2000, th ...

* Adama Diakité (footballer born 1991), French footballer *

Adama Diakité (footballer born 1993) Adama Diakité is a West African name, may refer to: * Adama Diakité (footballer, born 1978), Malian footballer in 2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association f ...

, Ivorian footballer in Italy *

Bafodé Diakité Bafodé Diakité (born 6 January 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Lille. Early life Diakité was born in Toulouse, in France, to Guinean parents. They was from Touba, Boké Region. Club ...

(born 2001), French footballer *

Bakary Diakité Bakary Diakité (born 9 November 1980) is a German-Malian former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association footbal ...

(born 1980), German-Malian footballer *

Binta Diakité Binta Diakité (born 7 May 1988) is an Ivorian professional footballer Who plays for Division 1 Féminine club Soyaux. She was part of the Ivorian squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. See also *List of Ivory Coast women's international fo ...

(born 1988), Ivorian footballer * Daouda Diakité (born 1983), Burkinabé football goalkeeper *

Drissa Diakité Drissa Diakité (born 18 February 1985) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder and right-back for Championnat National 3 club Lucciana. A former Mali international, he scored one goal in 43 caps for the national ...

(born 1985), Malian footballer *

Fodé Bangaly Diakité Fodé Bangaly Diakité (born January 26, 1985, in Dabakala) is an Ivorian footballer. Career He formerly played for Selafe FC, Toumodi FC, Issia Wazi, Anderlecht's B team, R. Union Saint-Gilloise, Chonburi, Home United, and Pattaya Un ...

(born 1985), Ivorian footballer *

Ismaël Diakité Ismaël is a given name or surname, and may refer to: * Ismaël Aaneba (born 1999), French footballer * Ismaël Alassane (born 1984), Nigerian football defender * Ismaël Ankobo (born 1997), Congolese footballer * Ismaël Bangoura (born 1985), ...

(born 1991), Mauritanian footballer *

Lamine Diakite Lamine Diakite is an Ivorian footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Austral ...

(born 1991), Ivorian footballer *

Mamadi Diakite Mamadi Diakite (born January 21, 1997) is a Guinean professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college ba ...

(born 1997), Guinean basketball player *

Mamadou Diakité (footballer) Mamadou Diakité (born 22 May 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in France, he made one appearance for the Mali national team in 2009. Career Diakité previously played for Al Ahli in Qatar, a ...

(born 1985), Malian footballer * Mamadou Diakité (politician) (born 1950), Malian politician *

Mariam Diakité Mariam Diakité (born 11 April 1995) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Division 1 Féminine club FC Fleury 91. She was part of the Ivorian squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. See also *List of Ivory Coast women's inter ...

(born 1995), Ivorian footballer *

Modibo Diakité Modibo Diakité (born 2 March 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Italian Serie D club Roma City. Club career Pescara Born in Bourg-la-Reine, Diakité moved to Italy at early age, and joined Sampdoria's you ...

(born 1987), French footballer of Senegalese descent *

Mourtala Diakité Mourtala Diakité (born 1 October 1980, in Bamako) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Honours ;Cercle Olympique *Malien Cup: 2000, 2002 ;Shandong Luneng *Chinese Super League: 2010 ;Benfica Luanda ...

(born 1980), Malian footballer * Nouha Diakité (born 1980), Malian-French basketball player *

Papé Diakité Papé Abdoulaye Diakité (born 22 December 1992) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Kelantan. Club career Trenčín Diakité made his debut for AS Trenčín against Žilina on 24 Nov ...

(born 1992), Senegalese footballer * Ramata Diakité (basketball) (born 1991), Malian basketball player *

Samba Diakité Samba Diakité (born 24 January 1989) is a French-born Malian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kuwaiti club Al Tadhamon SC. Between 2012 and 2013 he made nine appearances for the Mali national team. Club career Early care ...

(born 1989), French-Malian footballer * Soryba Diakité (born 1969), Guinean athlete *

Soumbeïla Diakité Soumbeïla Diakité (born 25 August 1984) is a Malian former professional association football, footballer who played as a goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper. International career Diakité was part of the Mali national football team, ...

(born 1984), Malian footballer ;Others *

Sanoussi Diakité The fonio husking machine was invented by Sanoussi Diakité, a Senegalese mechanical engineer. Diakité was awarded the Rolex Award in 1996 for the invention. Fonio is a staple crop in western Africa. Because the fonio grain A grain is a smal ...

, Senegalese mechanical engineer and inventor of the

Fonio husking machine The fonio husking machine was invented by Sanoussi Diakité, a Senegalese mechanical engineer. Diakité was awarded the Rolex Award in 1996 for the invention. Fonio is a staple crop in western Africa. Because the fonio grains are so small, their ...

* Youma Diakite (born 1971), Malian model, actress and television personality {{DEFAULTSORT:Diakite Fula surnames