Title of the show: The Blue Ball

Founded in 2007 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and led by Mr. Soro Badrissa, this passionate collective has established itself as a key player in the art of puppetry. Their expertise spans string puppetry performances, giant-scale animations, mascot design, and youth training programs.

Among their signature works, The Blue Ball stands out as a poetic and symbolic creation. Awarded the Gold Medal at the 8th Jeux de la Francophonie in 2017 (final version released in 2023), the piece tells the story of a solitary Blue Ball drifting through infinity, surrounded by multicolored human figures divided by language and conflict. Through her awakening, she offers a shared language, celebrating unity, diversity, and solidarity as sources of collective excellence.

Other flagship productions include Tchangara the Giant of Africa, The Hand that Gives, The Drum of the Union, and the official mascots for CAN 2023.

Deeply committed to African cultural expression and sustainable social impact, the company also organizes the annual RIMA Festival in Abatta, welcoming up to 6,000 spectators free of charge and hosting artists from France, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Benin, Togo, and Mali.

Country : Côte d’Ivoire