Fatshimétrie, November 2024 – The vibrant cultural scene of the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to host a major event: the Kobo Art Festival. From November 27 to 30, 2024, Kinshasa will be the scene of a dazzling celebration of cultural and creative industries, highlighting music, fashion, content creation, and visual arts. This multidisciplinary event, which will be held at the French Institute of Kinshasa, promises to be a true ode to urban creativity and the cultural richness of Africa.
The Kobo Art Festival promises to be an unmissable event for art and culture enthusiasts, offering a unique platform for exchange on the challenges and opportunities of the creative industries in Africa, with a particular focus on the development of talents and value chains in the DRC. Participants in Kobo Art’s incubation and acceleration programs, who have received support in the fields of fashion, audiovisual, music and gaming, will be honored at this exceptional event.
On the menu for this first edition of the Kobo Art Festival: exclusive performances, inspiring master classes, and practical workshops, offering visitors an immersive dive into the teeming world of cultural and creative industries. The perfect opportunity to discover the diversity and creativity of French-speaking artists, and to discuss the challenges and prospects of these booming sectors.
The panel of experts and artists gathered at the Kobo Art Festival will be an opportunity to explore the richness of Congolese cultural heritage and discuss strategies to ensure its preservation and development for future generations. A real plea for the promotion of culture and art, essential drivers of the influence of the DRC and Africa in the world.
Kobo ART, through its incubation and acceleration program, positions itself as a key player in supporting and assisting entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creative Industries in the DRC, offering coaching sessions, mentoring, thematic workshops, personalized training and funding opportunities to stimulate the emergence of new talents and the growth of the artistic sector.
In short, the Kobo Art Festival promises to be a flagship event on the Congolese cultural scene, promising enriching encounters, artistic discoveries and inspiring reflections on the essential role of cultural and creative industries in building a vibrant and innovative society. Kinshasa is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of creativity and cultural diversity during this unique event.