From 3 to 5 December 2025, the MASA House in Abidjan is hosting the 2nd meeting of the MASA International Artistic Committee (IAC). This key event brings together 23 experts from Africa, America and Europe, tasked with reviewing the 1,866 applications received for MASA Market 2026.
Street arts, circus, storytelling, dance, comedy, young audience shows,…
Les Perles des Lagunes are an Ivorian female trio formed through the artistic incubation program MASA Lab, initiated by the Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain (MASA) with financial support from the French Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire. This innovative project brings together Jahelle Bonee, Ruth Tafebe, and Reine Ablaa—three artists with complementary styles who blend…
At the opening of the 26th edition of the Journées Théâtrales de Carthage (JTC), several prominent figures from Tunisian, Arab, and African theatre were honoured for their significant contributions to the performing arts. Among them, Abdramane Kamaté, Director General of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain (MASA), received a major distinction in recognition of…
Friday, October 17, 2025, will remain a memorable date for live performance in Côte d'Ivoire. The Tell'Arts company, led by Sow Souleymane, presented the conclusion of its artistic residency at the Bitty Moro theater hall, located at INSAAC. The event, organized as part of the incubation at MASA Lab, was a great success with a…
Three European funding opportunities are available (ranging from 22M to 106M CFA per project) for Ivorian projects across all disciplines of music and live performance (theatre, dance, performance, circus arts, street arts, puppetry, concerts, etc.).
These calls are part of the "Connect and Create"
program, funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Goethe…
The Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAx) returns for its 2nd edition from October 9 to 13, 2026. This unique event, a true crossroads between East and West in the performing arts, welcomes artists and professionals from around the world each year. Applications are now open for two categories:
• International Showcases: Presentation of…
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The 14th edition of the African Market for Performing Arts of Abidjan (MASA) will take place from April 11 to 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A key event for live performance professionals, MASA will host over 800 artists, 400 journalists, 500 professionals, as well as numerous international cultural institutions.…
On Monday, 25 August 2025, le Yelam’s à Treichville hosted the presentation of the artistic residency by the female trio « Perles des Lagunes », composed of Jahelle Bonee, Ruth Tafebe, and Reine Ablaa. This residency, which commenced on 11 August, is part of the MASA Lab programme, an artistic incubation scheme led by the…
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Goethe Institute in Abidjan came alive with the captivating voice of Jahelle Bonee, a talented artist supported by the MASA Lab program. On the Codijazz stage of the Goethe Institute, Jahelle delivered an exceptional concert blending AfroSoul, Jazz, and Hip-Hop, mesmerizing an enthusiastic audience. This event highlighted the richness…
On Friday, April 25, 2025, a photography training workshop was held at the MASA headquarters in Abidjan as part of the MASA Lab activities. The day provided participants with a rich immersion full of learning, exchanges, and discoveries centered on the world of imagery. Led by instructor Seibou Traoré, the workshop allowed participants to deepen…
From April 23 to 24, 2025, a hands-on training workshop dedicated to live sound engineering took place at Yelam’s as part of the MASA Lab activities. During two intensive days, participants had the opportunity to explore and master the key techniques and tools essential to this crucial aspect of live performance production. Led by trainer…