Catégorie : Events

ZéméBa, the Canoe of Rebirth Bamako, June 21, 2025 — Palais de la Culture June 21, 2023: the fire. June 21, 2025: the light. Exactly two years after the attack that ravaged the Zémé Canoe and reduced a floating dream to ashes, the canoe ZéméBa was born — carried by resilience, memory, and collective strength.…

The 2nd Edition of the Es Saheli Prize is Launched: A Tribute to Sudano-Sahelian Architecture Mali, a land of history and culture, once again celebrates its rich architectural heritage with the launch of the 2nd edition of the Es Saheli Prize. This national competition honors unlisted earthen mosques in the Sudano-Sahelian style, true living gems…

Artistic gathering at Centre Makôrô: building lasting bridges between artists On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Centre Makôrô hosted an inspiring gathering as part of the An Ka Yetaw program (“Our vision” in Bambara). This session was initiated by Ibrahim Bemba Kebé and Nybé Ponzio, who brought people together around the theme: “How to build…

The Jazzy Koum Ben Festival is back in Bamako from April 28 to May 3, 2025, for its 11th edition! The Malian capital will once again vibrate to the rhythms of jazz during the 11th edition of the Jazzy Koum Ben Festival, scheduled from April 28 to May 3, 2025, at the Blonba Cultural Complex…

Holà Bamako 2025: An 8th Edition Filled with Emotion and Musical Brotherhood On April 11 and 12, the National Museum of Mali hosted the 8th edition of the Holà Bamako International Festival. This annual event, initiated by the Embassy of Spain in Mali, once again brought together Malian and Spanish artists around a universal language:…

FESMAMAS 2025: The Heart of Mali Beats to the Rhythm of Culture The heart of Mali will beat to the rhythm of the FESMAMAS from April 15 to 21, 2025. The 31st edition of the Festival of Masks and Puppets of Markala (FESMAMAS) will take place in Markala. This festival celebrates masks and puppets, promising…

2nd Edition of the Nianan Ag’na Ceremony It was in a festive and engaged atmosphere that the 2nd edition of the Nianan Ag’na ceremony took place, celebrating the talent of Malian, African, and diasporic filmmakers. More than just an awards event, this ceremony is an artistic and cultural manifesto, placing cinema at the heart of…