The instrument is preserved in the village of Nyagassola and is guarded by the Dökala family, who are the only ones permitted to play it on sacred occasions. 2. Professional & Academic Figures Several prominent individuals bear the name "Sosso":

It is considered the original balafon, dating back to the 13th-century Mali Empire and the legendary King Sumanguru Kanté of Sosso.

A researcher at the Mayo Clinic who focuses on the relationship between social risk factors and socioeconomic status (SES).

A noted medical researcher and academic who has published extensive work on orthopedic surgery and HIV management .

The is a sacred xylophone (balafon) from Guinea, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity .

A late mathematics professor and scholar who significantly influenced higher education in Central Africa. 3. Specialized Topics