PANELS 2025

A new creative imagination

Panels 01

"Synthetic mapping of innovation and creativity in the countries of the Sahel".

This first panel will describe the current music scene in each Sahelian country, their strengths and weaknesses, how regional collaborations are being built and the main innovative initiatives in the musical field.

Alif Naaba 🇧🇫

Director of REMA

Ismael Papus ZONGO 🇧🇫

Producer

Mohamed DOUMBOUYA 🇲🇱

ACF Director

Monza 🇲🇷

Festival Director

Didier Awadi 🇸🇳

Artist/Entrepreneur

Blick Bassy 🇨🇲

Artist/Entrepreneur

Panels 02

"Opportunities and resources for innovation in the music and cultural industries".

The second panel will address the main challenges faced by players in the music sector in launching innovative initiatives, and what national, regional and international means are available to meet these challenges.

Koudbi KOALA 🇧🇫

Director of NAK

Youssef OUEDRAOGO 🇧🇫

Commissioner of the FAMA

Didier TOKO 🇨🇲

Director of DOMAF

Nadeige TUBIANA 🇨🇮

Director, TRACE AFRICA

Kayode ADEBAYO 🇳🇬

CKROWD

Mory TOURE 🇬🇳

Music journalist