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Ibibi: When Bamako Sparks Dialogue Within African Photography In Bamako, photography is more than a frozen image. It is speech, memory, questioning, and transmission. It is with this spirit that Ibibi was born—a project that far surpasses the framework of a simple award to establish itself as a space for dialogue around contemporary African photography.…

Mali Through the Eyes of Its Photographers: An Exhibition Honoring Cultural Diversity On Saturday, July 19, the District Museum of Bamako came alive with a unique encounter between art and heritage during the opening of the photography exhibition “Mali Through the Eyes of Its Photographers.” Organized by the Collective of Malian Photographers in partnership with…

Mali in the Spotlight: Mieruba Ignites the Rudolstadt Festival 2025 From July 3 to 6, 2025, the Rudolstadt Festival — Germany’s largest folk music festival — shined a special light on Mali, honored as this year’s guest country. The event celebrated the richness of Malian music through a vibrant program and meaningful intercultural exchanges. The…

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.…

Moïse Togo, a Malian talent conquering Cannes with Ghost Ship The young Malian filmmaker Moïse Togo is reaching a major milestone in his career with his documentary project Ghost Ship, selected by La Fabrique Cinéma of the Institut français, a program supported by France Diplomatie. This recognition gives him the opportunity to meet film industry…

In this video, Kadidja Tiemanta, a Malian dancer and choreographer, shares a powerful testimony about a significant experience she had at Frankfurt Airport. While in transit to the Netherlands, she was subjected to excessive, humiliating, and potentially discriminatory police control, despite her regular administrative status. 1. Unjustified Zeal The first criticism concerns the disproportionate nature…

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…

Adiara Traoré: A Rooted and Visionary Choreographer’s Journey Adiara Traoré is a key figure on the contemporary dance scene in Mali. A passionate and committed dancer, she draws deep inspiration from Mandé traditional dances, blending them with modern movement languages to create a unique style—both deeply rooted and resolutely forward-looking. She trained at the Conservatoire…

Rokia Traoré: A Highly Anticipated Return to Bamako After Months of Trials After several months of absence marked by legal struggles, renowned Malian singer Rokia Traoré is finally back in Bamako. The artist shared the emotional news on her Facebook page, writing: « BACK HOME IN BAMAKO, THANK YOU ALL! SEE YOU AT THE MUSICAS DO…

Bamako Celebrates International Dance Day 2025: A Vibrant Tribute to African Dances and Women Artists In Bamako, dance will take center stage on April 28 and 29, 2025, thanks to the Union of Dancers of Mali, and the associations De Ceux Qui and Anw Ka Donko. In a context where the arts play a vital…