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...
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...
Interview: Oren’Tchy, Ivorian artist programmed for MASA 2018
Ivorian artist selected for the MASA IN with his band named Boom Boom Africa, Oren’tchy opened to us. He talks about what he proposed during his singing tour, his training and the rest of his career. Let’s read. You performed on the scenes of the 10th edition of the MASA as...
Interview with ‘Les Perroquets de Bangui’ ( Parrots of Bangui – Central African Republic): « Only words can preach peace in Africa »
Revealed to the general public through the show « Africa got talent, » Les Perroquets de Bangui explain their participation in MASA 2018. For a first participation in MASA, what do you think of this festival ? It is for us a great openness and opportunity for us . This is an...
MASA 2018: 2nd Cultural Meeting North Africa – Sub-Saharan Africa: Raise the clichés and integrate
This meeting is initiated by The Kolatier to allow professionals from both sides of the continent to whip up the artistic and cultural relations possible. Breaking the borders to promote the exchange and circulation of the continent’s cultural products. Directors of festivals, schools and arts training centers have helped to...
Interview: Yaya Sarria (Chadian dancer) « The 7th Souar souar is scheduled from December 6 to 11, 2018 »
Yaya Sarria is a professional dancer from Chad. He is the promoter of Souar Souar festival which takes place annually in N’Djamena. He talks to us in this interview about this event which is in its 7th edition. Let’s Read! What can one understand by Souar souar and why did you...
The diaspora in Abidjan : JouvayFest carnival coming to MASA Festival
One of the big attractions of the MASA 2018 will be no doubt, the celebration of Jouvay, major carnival of the black diaspora living in the Caribbean and the United States, on the banks of the lagoon Ebrié. Meaning dawn, open day or morning, the Jouvay ou J’ouvert was created...