The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which had won the right to host the event in July 2000. From Wikipedia
The celebrated musician, known for blending West African traditions with global sounds, passed away in Bamako following an illness, leaving a legacy of cultural advocacy and international acclaim.