**Creating synergies between entrepreneurs and artists: Butembo’s “Aff’Art Event”**
The artistic dynamism of Butembo, a trading city in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently combined with entrepreneurial excitement at the “Aff’Art Event”. Organized by a group of young local entrepreneurs, this event aimed to build bridges between two worlds often perceived as separate: business and the arts.
During this day dedicated to sharing experiences, participants were able to witness the complementarity between entrepreneurship and artistic creativity. Gilbert Bwambale Nyime Gilbert, head of the first office at Butembo City Hall, stressed the importance of cultivating values such as security, peace, love and truth to foster symbiosis between these two worlds. According to him, everyone’s contribution is necessary for this vision of collaboration and common success to come to fruition.
The organizers of the event emphasized the need to support both entrepreneurs looking for opportunities and artists looking for visibility. The goal was to create a true symbiosis, a harmonious balance that would allow everyone to find their place and prosper. Georges Kisando Sokomeka, one of the organizers, stressed the importance of building bridges between these two worlds to promote employment and development opportunities for all.
Participants were able to attend inspiring exchanges between entrepreneurs and artists, encouraging everyone to undertake without fear and not to underestimate their potential. Testimonies such as that of Ms. Kasoki Kitakya Laetitia demonstrated the positive impact of this type of event on the self-confidence and economic autonomy of women in particular, but also of all those seeking inspiration and recognition in their field.
The Aff’Art Event, a new initiative that brings hope to youth and local creativity, aims to be an essential event for sharing experiences and building a solid network between economic and artistic players. Scheduled to be repeated on January 4, 2025 at the Butembo Hotel, this event promises to be a unique opportunity for everyone to gain new perspectives, build lasting relationships and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and supportive community.
By bringing together entrepreneurs and artists around a shared passion for creation and innovation, the Butembo Aff’Art Event embodies the spirit of a city on the move, where talents meet, inspire each other and build a promising future together.