On November 14, 2026, Mamadou Maladho Barry, a renowned consultant and entrepreneur, officially presented and dedicated his book "Mémoires Vivantes: Le sourire et l’humilité, les assises d’un bâtisseur" in Conakry, Guinea. The event was attended by prominent personalities, including former Prime Minister Ahmed Tidjane Souaré, writer and former minister Lamine Kamara Capi, and the director general of L'Harmattan Guinea, Sansy Kaba Diakité. The book, published by Éditions L’Harmattan Guinée, is a memoir that chronicles Barry's life and experiences.
Mamadou Maladho Barry, a senior international consultant in rural infrastructure and energy, delivered a humble speech to explain the genesis of his 268-page book. Born in 1954, four years before Guinea's independence, Barry believes his individual journey is inextricably linked to that of his country. He stated that the book aims to share his experiences and testify to the path traveled by the Republic of Guinea. The idea for the book was conceived in 2021, with the encouragement of Sansy Kaba Diakité.
The book is a tribute to Barry's family, particularly his father, Amadou Djouldé Barry, a veteran of World War II. Barry also expressed his desire to contribute to the evolution of the way family stories are transmitted, leaving written records for future generations. He emphasized that a life may end, but a story told, written, and transmitted never dies. The book is a testament to the people who have shaped him, including his mentors and peers in Guinea, Cuba, France, and Canada.
Ahmed Tidiane Souaré, the former Prime Minister and honorary president of the ceremony, praised the book as a "manual of wisdom and practice." He described it as a bridge between the public and private sectors, and between generations. Souaré invited cadres, entrepreneurs, and young people to appropriate the book and follow Barry's example by writing down their successes and failures.
Lamine Kamara Capi, a writer and former minister, stressed the importance of autobiographical stories for national memory. He noted that Guinea's history is not yet written and that books like Barry's will constitute the pages of the country's history. Kamara Capi hailed Barry as a model and example for young generations to follow.
The book is also a result of a family effort, with Barry's wife, Aïssatou Diallo, playing a significant role in the writing process. She acted as a living memory and attentive proofreader, helping to recall and correct certain memories. Barry's wife praised his ethics, stating that he aimed to provide an honest and sincere testimony without hurting anyone's sensitivities.
Mamadou Maladho Barry plans to extend his work through "Maladho Coaching," a professional coaching service aimed at accompanying Guinean entrepreneurs and young project leaders. With over thirty years of professional experience, Barry aims to help individuals structure and perpetuate their initiatives. The book "Mémoires Vivantes" is available online on Amazon for 27 euros and offers a compass for young Guinean and African generations.
Key points
- The book "Mémoires Vivantes" chronicles Mamadou Maladho Barry's life and experiences as a consultant and entrepreneur in Guinea.
- The book aims to share Barry's experiences and testify to the path traveled by the Republic of Guinea.
- Barry plans to extend his work through "Maladho Coaching," a professional coaching service for Guinean entrepreneurs and young project leaders.
