• MASA News: opening the CAN of African performing arts!

    Barely two months after the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), Côte d’Ivoire is once again in the spotlight. This time, it’s not on the ball, but on the performing arts. By Yacouba Sangaré   From April 13 to 20, 2024, the city will host the 13th...

  • Professional Accreditations

    Whether you’re an artist or a performing arts professional, request your accreditation for the 13th edition of MASA to be held in Abidjan from April 13 to 20, 2024. Simply fill in the form. Proof of your professional activity may be required. Accreditation gives you access to all scheduled events,...

  • MASA 2024 : Official list of bands selected for MASA Festival

    From December 6 to 08, 2024, the MASA FESTIVAL Internal Artist Selection Committee held meetings in Abidjan at MASA headquarters to select artists for the MASA FESTIVAL in preparation for the 13th edition of MASA to be held from April 13 to 20, 2024 in Abidjan around the theme: YOUTH,...

  • MASA 2024 : Official list of groups selected for MASA Market

    From December 11 to 13, 2024, the MASA International Artistic Committee (CAI) held its technical meeting in Abidjan in preparation for the 13th edition of MASA, which will take place from April 13 to 20, 2024 in Abidjan, around the theme: YOUTH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: levers for the development of...

  • Programmer

    Registration for professional accreditation is now open. The 13th edition of MASA will be held from April 13 to 20, 2024 in Abidjan, marking an unmissable cultural rendezvous for players in the arts community and the press. With over 800 artists, 200 journalists, 300 professionals and international institutions expected to...

  • Press accreditation

    Registration for press accreditation is now open. The 13th edition of MASA will be held from April 13 to 20, 2024 in Abidjan, offering an exceptional opportunity for journalists to immerse themselves in a major cultural event. With the announced participation of over 800 artists, 200 journalists, 300 professionals and...

  • Call for applications for the third edition of Afrique Créative is open!

    Afrique Créative is an ambitious support program designed to accelerate the development of cultural and creative enterprises (CCIs) that create jobs, generate growth and bring about change. The 2023 call for applications is open until November 15, 2023 (inclusive) and will enable 30 entrepreneurs from 12 target countries (Benin, Cameroon,...

  • MASA 2024: International colloquium « The dynamics of contemporary African scenic creations today ».

    MASA, the Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d’Abidjan, and its partners will be organizing an international colloquium on the theme « The dynamics of contemporary African scenic creations today », as part of the Biennale’s professional meetings, to be held in Abidjan from April 13 to 20, 2024. The event will...

  • MASA 2024: MASA’s General Management meets His Excellency Abdel Malek Kettani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Côte d’Ivoire.

    On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the general management of the African Market of Performing Arts, MASA, had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to the Moroccan Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, H.E.M Abdel Malek Kettani. The ambassador reassured the General Management of his support for MASA 2024, to be held...

  • Training at MASA: strong mobilization of Ivorian artists

    Ivorian artists are interested in the African Market of Performing Arts (MASA). This was demonstrated on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 September 2023 at a training workshop on how to put together an artistic dossier, held at the house of MASA on the Plateau. Over two days, they were given...