Fatshimetrie, September 16, 2024 – In the heart of Kinshasa, 157 graduates of the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts were honored during an exceptional graduation ceremony, marking the closing of the 2023-2024 academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This event is of particular importance, highlighting the successes and accomplishments of these students who now see themselves ready to conquer the professional world.
The Director General of the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts, Henry Kalama Akulez, warmly congratulated the graduates, emphasizing their essential role in society. He encouraged them to be worthy ambassadors of their institution and to seize opportunities to become both job seekers and creators. This success is the result of hard work and the constant quest for quality, fundamental values defended by the institution.
The demand for quality is reflected in every aspect of the education provided at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kinshasa. The Director stressed the importance of excellence, creativity and professional ethics, inviting teachers and students to fully commit to this approach. The regular publication of the Academy’s annals attests to the institution’s desire to engage in scientific research and to rise to the level of the world’s leading universities.
In a context marked by multiple challenges, the Minister of Higher and University Education, Mrs. Marie-Thérèse Sombo, stressed the importance of education for the country’s development. Despite the difficulties encountered during the academic year, particularly due to disruptions linked to insecurity in certain regions, the commitment to an efficient and inclusive education system remains a priority.
The three pillars of the operation of the Academy of Fine Arts were presented to the Minister, highlighting the institution’s ambition to train responsible and competent citizens. With an academic program adapted to international standards, modern infrastructure and qualified staff, the Academy positions itself as a major player in artistic education in the DRC.
The voices of the laureates resonate through the words of Isekolongo Asominde Archange, a graduate in graphic art, who expresses the gratitude and pride felt at the end of their course. The diplomas awarded symbolize the sacrifices and efforts made, but above all the transformation and personal evolution that result from them. By becoming ambassadors of the Academy of Fine Arts of Kinshasa, these young artists are ready to fly the flag for their country and their family.
The 2023-2024 academic year will be marked by the success of the 157 graduates, representing the plastic arts, graphic arts and visual communication sectors.. The path taken by these students is a testament not only to their talent, but also to their determination to excel in the artistic field. Their success is the symbol of a new generation of Congolese artists ready to conquer the world of art with creativity and commitment.
The graduation ceremony of the Academy of Fine Arts of Kinshasa illustrates the formidable artistic potential of the DRC and the vitality of its cultural scene. By honoring these young talents, the institution contributes to the development and recognition of Congolese artists, thus participating in the influence of culture and art in Africa and around the world.