The Salle Niangoran Porquet at Abidjan’s Palais de la Culture played host to Benin’s first show on Sunday April 14th. Performer and actress Cybelinede Souza took to the stage alone, to denounce a current and prevalent phenomenon: violence against women. By Yves-Patrick Loko The show « Que nos voix résonnent »...
Camille Millerand recounts the nights of Abidjan By Roger Levry French freelance photographer Camille Millerand, who works in particular for the prestigious French newspaper Le Monde, has scoured the nightclubs and maquis of Ivory Coast’s economic capital in search of the rarest images, rubbing shoulders with those involved...
Guinea makes a triumphant entry at MASA with the Tinafan circus company. Entitled « Faso kagnin », in French, aka »Home is better », the show is a mirror of the trials and tribulations of immigration, and an invitation to improve things back at home. By Fortuné Sossa The decor is sober with...
On April 13th, the MASA 2024 opened with a bang! Speeches, art, dance, and pan-African unity were all on display for this year’s opening ceremony. By Abou Adams « Feet in the culture, head in the future ». This clever phrase, uttered by the slam duo Amee and Bee-Joe during their performance...
For the past three years, MASA’s Street Art Zone has been a showcase for urban culture including DJ sets, live performances, cultural meetups, graphic arts, urban fashion, and more. Ivorian artist Kajeem, one of the founders of the project, tells us how « the Zone » gives a platform to emerging artists....
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...