In Ghana, traditional music still has its place with contemporary groups. Using traditional rhythms with a contemporary repertoire. Meet the Twerammpon Traditionals band.
A transnational and transcultural group using music to address themes such as exile and political refugees. The birth of an engaged project which started in Belgium 3 years ago. An alliance of several musicians with varied backgrounds for a first album : " De Kaboul à Bamako ".
A musical mix blending traditional and non traditional styles with a touch of Malian music. She followed in her grandmother's footsteps in Bamako, to release her first album "Electro Bamako” in France. The art of mixing Western and traditional African instruments while collaborating with French composers and arrangers.
This exceptional place, dedicated to African authors, highlights the works of many of them. 4000 books that pay tribute to the continent, which also encourages young authors in this path. A great opportunity to better understand the impact of African authors on world literature.
This Breton musician has joined forces with 6 artists from West Africa to produce the album "Yeko". A cultural meeting that allows to travel across borders in music and relate a part of the continent's story. A promising initiative that also brings these artists to perform in many venues.
This author of Romanian and Congolese origin was inspired by her personal story to write her first book. "La mer Noire et les Grands Lacs" is a fiction book that won the Senghor Prize for the first French-speaking novel last year. A story about family heritage, heartbreak, and also the search of identity.
Museums around the world are now beginning to return – or promise to return – some of the objects looted from their former colonies.
Documentary filmmaker, photographer, and writer, Osvalde Lewat recently won the Pan-African Literature Award presented by the African Union. Thanks to her latest novel "Les aquatiques”. A work that addresses several topics such as traditions, the weight of marriage, social control but also women's emancipation.
In Benin, authorities are seizing the opportunity to convince the population to be vaccinated at the Parakou Fair. Vaccination is now possible in huge sheds at this international event. Accessible to visitors and vendors, this initiative has been a great success; a victory for the authorities and the medical profession.
