Born in 1964 in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, Vincent Koala graduated as a water and forest engineer from the University of Ouagadougou in 1988. He worked for two years in rural development projects while carrying out cultural activities: helping the production of traditional dance and music groups, north-south cultural exchanges. In...
MASA represented at the Frappaz Workshops in Villeurbanne, Lyon, from September 14 to 19, 2018
The Market for Abidjan Performing Arts was was invited to Villeurbanne by Ateliers Frappaz, from 14th to 19th September 2018, to participate in the 18th edition of the Lyon Dance Biennale. An opportunity for the MASA delegation, led by Professor Yacouba Konaté, General Manager to meet professionals and artists: –...
MASA 2020: International Artistic Committee, who is Mamou Daffé?
The 11th edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts will be held from 07 to 14 March 2020, Mr. Mamou Daffé from Mali is a member of the International Artistic Committee. Who is Mr. Mamou Daffé? Notorious creative entrepreneur, expert in art and culture management, Mamou Daffé fights for culture...
Fahad Bastos, vocal leader of the Africa United group: « The MASA is an important cultural event in Africa »
The group AFRICA UNITED is one of the many successful formations of their participation in MASA. Here is the recognition of Fahad Bastos, vocal leader of the Moroccan group. This is the second time that you participate in the MASA festival, what do you think of it? MASA is an important...
20th International Carthage Theatre Festival
Announcement The Organizing Committee of the Carthage International Theatre Festival (JTC) announces that the twentieth (20th) session will take place from 08 to 16 December 2018 and invites professional theatre structures and companies from all over the world who wish to participate therein to submit their participation file to the...
Zoum Sondy: » We played in more than 15 festivals in Germany thanks to MASA 2018 «
After his brilliant participation in the latest edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts, the German group, Soum Sondy is now proud to share his news. Zoumana Meité talks here about their experience at the MASA. We discovered you at the last edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts...
A European career for » Cheickné Somane 5 Tamans After their stay at MASA.
The group » Cheickné Somane 5 Tamans was created in 2010 by Cheickné Sissoko , player of taman and representative of the 7th generation taman players of his family. This sacred instrument is transmitted to him by his ancestors from the empire of Wagadou to the court of the Cisse, he is also the object of the...
Adama Dahico, humorist: « Our leaders must ask themselves the real questions »
For the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the MASA, the public of Abidjan has seen Adama Dahico, a constant comedian who has been renewing his talent in 30 years of career. I always write books, I’m always on the radio and I always give shows. I have just created...
MASA 2018: Blend (Namibia) «There were opportunities and very big success»
The group » Blend « , a duet coming from Namibia was present in Abidjan as part of the 10th edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts (MASA). Khoes and Christian Polloni, who compose the group, pointed out that they came to explore opportunities in MASA 2018. «There were opportunities...
MASA 2020 : Call for applications for the categories of Storytelling, Dance, Stand-up Comedy, Music, Theater and Slam.
From 07 to 14 March 2020 , will be held in Abidjan, the 11th edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts (MASA) . Eligible under the official program are creations that fulfill the following conditions: 1. A show less than three (03) years old. 2. The size of the group, including the...