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𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 – 𝗗𝗲́𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝟯ᵉ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On September 29, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) launched the first courses for the third year of the Master’s in Cultural Management.

Under the direction of Professor Fodé Moussa SIDIBE, the students began their first module: Heritage and Creativity, setting the tone for a program that combines knowledge, practice, and innovation.

With this Master’s, IKAM continues its mission: to train visionary cultural professionals capable of transforming ideas into projects and culture into a driver of development.

During the inaugural lecture of the third class of the IKAM Master’s in Cultural Management program, visual artist Abdoulaye Konaté highlighted a major challenge: the lack of resources and influence of African copyright management structures on the international scene.

This powerful presentation underscored the urgent need to strengthen our systems for protecting and promoting artistic creations on the continent.

𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 – 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗘

On September 27, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) officially launched the 3rd class of its Master’s in Cultural Management, around the theme: Economics Creative and Intellectual Property

A meeting marked by the presence of experts, cultural stakeholders, alumni, and partners committed to structuring cultural industries in Africa.

In-depth reflections on the challenges of culture, the importance of identity foundations, and the need for professional support punctuated the discussions.

IKAM continues to train a generation of stakeholders ready to innovate and defend culture as a lever for development.

At IKAM, culture is not just transmitted, it is lived.

During the inaugural lecture of the Master’s in Cultural Management, Dr. Salia Malé, Chief of Staff at the Ministry of Culture, forcefully reiterated that the values ​​of Maaya are at the heart of the program.

They encourage students to reflect, to create, and above all, to defend their rights.

A powerful vision that places humanity, ethics, and dignity at the center of cultural development.

A powerful and impactful statement from Mamadou Ndiaye, a financial consultant, during the inaugural lecture of the Master’s in Cultural Management at IKAM:

If you don’t have a cultural foundation, you don’t exist.

An essential reminder of the importance of cultural identity in any development process.

Culture is the foundation. Everything else flows from it.

A Decade of Commitment to Culture

Since 2013, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) has trained more than 2,600 artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural professionals across 16 African countries.

This in-depth work was recognized today during the inaugural conference of the third class of the Master’s in Cultural Management, in the presence of IKAM Director Keba Daffé.

📍 Ségou, September 27, 2025

📌 Theme: Creative Economy and Intellectual Property

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | The CFCA 2025 online learning series draws to a close with a final, friendly and enriching meeting: Coffee Chat.

Co-organized by CFCA SELAM & IKAM, this final session brought together participants from some fifteen African countries.

A space for open exchanges, collective reflections, and the sharing of experiences among peers, to revisit key lessons learned, strengthen ties, and open new perspectives for the future of entrepreneurship and cultural leadership in Africa.

🌍 Languages: French & English (live interpretation)

📜 Certificate issued by CFCA & IKAM – Mali

With IKAM, every end is a new beginning: African culture continues to chart its course with creativity, solidarity, and vision.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 || After three days of intense exploration between framing, visual storytelling and video editing, the training ends on an inspiring and promising note.

The participants, now introduced to professional audiovisual techniques, transformed their ideas into lively, rhythmic stories, ready to captivate any audience.

👏 Congratulations to all of you for your commitment, creativity, and curiosity throughout this journey!

This is just the beginning: may these skills become the foundation for your future achievements, and may each project take you further into the exciting world of audiovisual creation.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 || After a well-paced first day focused on framing and visual storytelling, it’s time for video editing!

Participants immersed themselves in the world of Premiere Pro, discovering:

* Essential tools for organizing their rushes,

* Cutting and assembly techniques for building a seamless sequence,

* The art of giving rhythm, emotion, and meaning to a video through editing.

An intense, creative, and discovery-filled day that transformed the first images into true visual stories.

This training is led by 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮 and 𝗢𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗲́, experts in audiovisual production, framing, and video editing.

A studious yet inspiring atmosphere, punctuated by discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of practice.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 || 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲́𝗼

This Tuesday, September 23, 2025 marked the official launch of this creative adventure.

A rich and dynamic first day, during which participants explored:

• The basics of framing and the importance of camera angles
• The principles of visual storytelling, to learn how to tell a story in images
• The first steps in editing, to give rhythm and energy to a sequence

This training is led by 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗶̈𝘁𝗮, an expert in audiovisual production, framing, and video editing

A studious and inspiring atmosphere, punctuated by discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of practice.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 19 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟯𝗵𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱𝗵𝟬𝟬 𝗘𝗔𝗧

The CFCA 2025 e-learning series continued with a 6th session dedicated to:

Collaborative Futures: Building Social Networks, Partnerships, and Anchoring a Long-Term Cultural Strategy.

Led by Ms. Fatou FAYE (Senegal) – Communications Specialist, this meeting allowed participants to better understand the importance of cultural policies and advocacy as essential levers for strengthening the funding and recognition of the cultural sector in Africa.

🎤 Moderator: Dr. Amadou Traoré 🇲🇱

🌍 Languages: French and English (live interpretation)

📜 Certificate issued by CFCA & IKAM – Mali

A key step in giving African cultural actors more voice and influence in public policymaking

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟮 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟯𝗵𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱𝗵𝟬𝟬 𝗘𝗔𝗧

The CFCA 2025 e-learning series continued with a 5th session dedicated to:

Cultural Policy & Advocacy – Understanding cultural policies and frameworks to influence public budgets and national cultural policies.

Hosted by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲́ (Burkina Faso) – Cultural policy expert, this meeting allowed participants to better understand the importance of cultural policies and advocacy as essential levers for strengthening the financing and recognition of the cultural sector in Africa.

🎤 Moderator: Dr. Amadou Traoré 🇲🇱

🌍 Languages: French and English (live interpretation)

📜 Certificate issued by CFCA & IKAM – Mali

A key step in giving African cultural actors more voice and influence in public policymaking.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 #𝟲 – 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 | 𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗘𝗥

Day 02 | Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The afternoon was devoted to Session 03: Fundraising, led by Mr. Mohamed DOUMBIA, Executive Director of the African Culture Fund (ACF) and IKAM Trainer.

💡 A strategic session that highlighted:

✔️ Innovative resource mobilization methods

✔️ Keys to convincing partners and donors

✔️ Best practices to ensure the sustainability of cultural projects

This closing session of Boot Camp #6 allowed participants to leave with concrete tools to transform their ideas into sustainable initiatives.

Our thanks to the African Culture Fund (ACF) and AFREXIMBANK for their commitment and support to African creativity.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 #𝟲 – 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 | 𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗘𝗥

Day 02 | Tuesday, September 9, 2025

From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Session 02 was dedicated to Innovative Entrepreneurship and the Creative Economy, led by Mr. Kéba DAFFÉ, Director of the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM).

🌍 A rich session that explored:

✔️ Innovative approaches to boost cultural entrepreneurship

✔️ Opportunities offered by the African creative economy

✔️ Tools to strengthen the sustainability and impact of projects

This meeting once again confirms the Boot Camp’s role as a platform for learning and exchanges serving African cultural stakeholders.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 #𝟲 – 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 | 𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗘𝗥

IKAM, in partnership with the African Culture Fund (ACF), launched Session 01: Maaya Cultural Entrepreneurship (ECM) of Boot Camp #6 – Cultural Management in Algiers this Monday, September 8, 2025.

This Boot Camp is part of the CANEX – Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) program, a flagship initiative of Afreximbank and the African Union dedicated to the transformation of the African creative economy.

➡️ From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the session led by Mr. Bourama DIARRA, with the participation of Mr. Kéba DAFFÉ, Director of IKAM, introduced:

✔️ the foundations of Maaya Cultural Entrepreneurship

✔️ the link between Maaya and the structuring of cultural initiatives

ECM constitutes a model for developing sustainable projects, rooted in communities and driven by traditional values, thus contributing to stronger and more resilient African cultural ecosystems.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟱 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 |

Our CFCA 2025 online learning series continued with an enriching 4th session on the theme: 𝗥𝗲́𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 – Anchoring cultural action in community needs, with Maaya Cultural Entrepreneurship

Facilitated by Mr. Bourama DIARRA (Mali) – Cultural Project Manager –, this meeting explored the links between cultural action, community resilience and sustainable local impact. 🎤 Moderator: Dr. Amadou Traoré 🇲🇱

🌍 Languages: French and English (live interpretation)

📜 Certificate issued by CFCA & IKAM – Mali

A powerful moment of discussion and reflection that highlights the ability of African cultural actors to anchor their initiatives in social realities, while building a creative and inclusive future.

The CFCA 2025 online learning series continues with a third unmissable session: Creative Entrepreneurship – Innovation, Business Modeling, and Sustainability in CCIs and the Creative Economy. We’re delighted to meet you.Hosted by Mr. Luc Mayitoukou (Congo-Brazzaville) – Internship & Artist Manager🎤 Moderator: Dr. Amadou Traoré🌍 Languages: French and English (live interpretation)📜 Certificate awarded by CFCA & IKAM – MaliThis session highlights practical tools to help African cultural entrepreneurs transform their creativity into viable economic opportunities, while maintaining a strong social and cultural impact.With IKAM, African cultural leadership is built step by step, with vision and sustainability.

The second session of the CFCA 2025 online learning series promises to be exciting!Today’s theme: Structuring Cultural ProjectsLed by IKAM Trainer Mr. Mohamed Doumbia (Mali) – Executive Director of the African Fund for Culture🎤 Moderator: Dr. Amadou Traoré 🇲🇱🌍 Languages: French and English (live interpretation)📜 Certificate issued by CFCA & IKAM – MaliWith this online training, IKAM continues to build the capacity of African cultural leaders to transform their ideas into structured, effective, and sustainable projects.

On August 15, 2025, the Cultural Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Africa program opened its doors with a powerful session entitled “Leading with Vision.”For two hours, Mr. Attaher Maïga (Mali), Cultural Project Manager, guided participants through a profound reflection on cultural leadership as seen through African values.We discussed Maaya, the Mandingo principle that places humanity, solidarity, and dignity at the heart of action.We explored how to build a clear, authentic vision rooted in our realities to inspire and mobilize our communities.This first step set the tone: leadership rooted in our culture can be a force for lasting transformation.The next step: continue learning, exchanging, and building the continent’s cultural future together.

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𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 – 𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) had the immense pleasure of welcoming Professor Jenny Mbaye for an exceptional masterclass on the theme:”Creating without permission: cultural policies, the informal economy, and emerging cultural practices.”Many thanks to Associate Professor Jenny Mbaye for the richness of her presentation, her intellectual generosity, and her commitment to innovative cultural practices. Thank you also to all the participants, who came in large numbers to discuss, learn, and share ideas about these crucial issues for the cultural and creative industries.IKAM continues to be committed to quality training and spaces for dialogue open to all voices in contemporary culture.As a reminder, IKAM masterclasses are held monthly, featuring inspiring figures from the cultural and academic worlds.Stay tuned for our upcoming activities!🔗 To learn more about our training and projects:🎓 E-learning: https://formations.ikamsegou.com/📩 Contact: administration@ikamsegou.com

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 Sunday, June 22, 2025, at IKAM marks the end of the Team Building training for the Bamako International Festival of African Cuisine. A final day during which participants deepened their communication skills, in a dynamic of professionalization.💼 Three days of immersion, from June 20 to 22, offered participants the opportunity to collectively reflect on concrete solutions.Much more than a simple training framework, this meeting constituted a true space for transformation and co-construction, dedicated to the emergence of a stronger, more united, and resolutely sustainable Malian cultural sector. 🙏 IKAM extends its sincere thanks to the Festival for its trust and its ongoing commitment to promoting African culture in Mali.Register now:👉 https://formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching…administration@ikamsegou.com📞 +223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚The Team Building training for the Bamako International Festival of African Cuisine continues this Saturday, June 21, 2025, at IKAM, with a second day dedicated to professional development.📩 Register now:👉 https://formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching…administration@ikamsegou.com📞 +223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

TEAM BUILDINGThis Thursday, June 18, 2025, on the occasion of the third day of TEAM BUILDING, the Bureau d’Ingénierie Culturelle (BIC) continues its commitment by actively participating in the group coaching session, dedicated to the cultural organizations involved.Three days of immersion (from June 17 to 19) to brainstorm together on concrete solutions around:🔹 Company structuring and organization,🔹 Management and team cohesion,🔹 Communication and fundraising. Beyond simple training, it is a space for transformation, dialogue, and the building of a stronger, more united, and more sustainable Malian cultural sector.IKAM extends its sincere thanks to the BIC for the trust placed in it and for its ongoing commitment to structuring the cultural sector in Mali.https://formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching…/Register now: administration@ikamsegou.com+223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

TEAM BUILDINGThis Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for the second day of TEAM BUILDING, the Cultural Engineering Bureau (BIC) continues its active participation in this group coaching session, specially designed for committed cultural organizations.Three days of immersion (from June 17 to 19) to brainstorm together on concrete solutions around:🔹 Structuring and organization of the company,🔹 Management and team cohesion,🔹 Communication and Fundraising.    Beyond simple training, it is a space for transformation, dialogue, and construction for a stronger, more united, and more sustainable Malian cultural sector. IKAM extends its sincere thanks to the BIC for its trust and for its ongoing commitment to structuring Mali’s cultural sector.Register now: administration@ikamsegou.com+223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Kéba Daffé, Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM), Ségou, participated in the UNESCO Civil Society Forum.Under the theme “Strengthening Creative Futures: Investing in Cultural and Artistic Education and Continuing Vocational Training for Thriving Economies and Creative Ecosystems,” his presentation highlighted IKAM’s educational model, based on the Maaya philosophy, local cultural entrepreneurship, and the promotion of African talent.Through this participation, IKAM reaffirms its commitment to actively contributing to global cultural policies by placing youth, creativity, and the transmission of African values at the heart of sustainable development.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗨𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

This Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Cultural Engineering Bureau (BIC) is joining the IKAM TEAM BUILDING initiative, a group coaching session specially designed for committed cultural organizations.

Three days of immersion (from June 17 to 19) to brainstorm concrete solutions around:

🔹 shared leadership,

🔹 team cohesion,

🔹 communication and fundraising.

More than just training, this is a space for transformation, dialogue, and building a stronger, more united, and more sustainable Malian cultural sector.

IKAM extends its sincere thanks to the BIC for the trust it has placed in us and for its ongoing commitment to structuring Mali’s cultural sector. 📍 Ségou

Info: administration@ikamsegou.com

+223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Spanish Embassy in Bamako hosted the final stage of training for Malian artists in the performing arts, marking the end of an adventure rich in exchanges, learning, and perspectives.This closing session was particularly memorable thanks to the inspiring presentations of Mr. Abdramane Kamaté

𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘On Thursday, May 22, 2025, an important step in the training of Malian artists in the field of performing arts took place at the Spanish Embassy in Bamako. Organized as part of the ACERCA Program, in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Mali, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM), and the Moussoro ni Dialaw Women’s Network, this initiative aimed to strengthen the skills of Malian artists with a view to their participation in MASA 2026.Music, theater, dance, storytelling, slam

𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘 On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a landmark training session for Malian artists in the performing arts was held at the Spanish Embassy in Bamako. Organized as part of the ACERCA Program, in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Mali, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM), and the Moussoro ni Dialaw Women’s Network, this initiative aimed to strengthen the skills of Malian artists in preparation for their participation in MASA 2026. Music, theater, dance, storytelling, slam, comedy, circus, and puppetry were featured throughout this training, which was rich in exchanges and learning. A big thank you to all participants and partners for their commitment to culture and the performing arts in Mali!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀!As part of the West Africa Roundtable on the opportunities and challenges related to access to public funding for the cultural sector, a delegation from Connect for Culture Africa visited the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) on Sunday, May 18, 2025. It was an inspiring opportunity to share with IKAM learners and trainers on the challenges of cultural funding, the development of creative industries, and the role of young people in transforming the cultural sector in West Africa.Thank you to Selam, the Festival sur le Niger Foundation, and all partners for this outreach and commitment to African culture.

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲!On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Métiers held the final day of the ONE ON ONE COACHING program, featuring 𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗘, a young, dynamic and visionary cultural entrepreneur currently participating in the program.Thanks to these three days of training, he benefited from quality support, tailored tools, and expert advice, enabling him to refine his vision and solidify the foundations of his cultural project.Individualized coaching, practical tools, and enriching discussions: everything was combined to unlock his potential and move his project forward!You too can take action and join IKAM’s One on One Coaching program:

𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲̀ 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗲́𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 (𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁), 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝟭𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱’𝗘𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗻!On Saturday, May 17, 2025, KING Event proudly provided technical direction for the first edition of Eco Balazan!A unique initiative led by dynamic young high school students from Ségou, bringing together the city’s schools around a major inter-high school competition!On the program:General Culture / Mathematics / Expressive Reading / Slam / Dance / Artist Imitation / Miss & Play Boy … and many other surprises!Eco Balazan is much more than a competition: it’s a celebration of the talent, intelligence and creativity of Segovian youth!

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲!On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Métiers continued the second day of the ONE ON ONE COACHING program with the engagement of 𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗘, a young, dynamic and visionary cultural entrepreneur currently benefiting from the program.Thanks to this second day, he received quality support, tailored tools, and expert advice, allowing him to refine his vision and consolidate the foundations of his cultural project.Individualized coaching, practical tools, and enriching discussions: everything was combined to unlock his potential and move his project forward!

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗟𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀!On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Métiers, the second and final day of the ONE ON ONE COACHING program was held with 𝗚𝗮𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗔, Managing Director of the VORTEX Group, a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur committed to the development of innovative projects.Throughout the day, he received targeted support, operational tools, and strategic guidance to help him move his project forward. Personalized coaching, practical tools, and enriching discussions: everything you need to unlock your potential and move your project forward!👉 You too can boost your ambitions! Join IKAM’s One on One Coaching program.

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗟𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀!On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Métiers, the first day of the ONE ON ONE COACHING program was held with 𝗚𝗮𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗔, Managing Director of the VORTEX Group, a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur committed to the development of innovative projects.During this day, he benefited from tailored support, concrete tools, and sound advice to refine and consolidate his project. Personalized coaching, practical tools, and enriching discussions: everything you need to unlock your potential and move your project forward!You too can take action and join IKAM’s One on One Coaching program:

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗹𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲!This Friday, May 16, the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Métiers launched a new session of the ONE ON ONE COACHING program with the involvement of @𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗘, a young, dynamic and visionary cultural entrepreneur currently benefiting from the program.During this day, he benefited from tailored support, practical tools, and sound advice to refine and consolidate his cultural project.Individualized coaching, practical tools, and enriching discussions: everything was combined to unlock his potential and move his project forward! Take action and join IKAM’s One on One Coaching program:➡️ formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching📩 Information & registration:✉️ administration@ikamsegou.com📞 +223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35 

The Sound and Lighting Control workshop continues in Deguela!Participants are continuing their training in a wonderful dynamic of learning and collaboration.🙏 Thank you to the French Institute in Paris for its support, as part of the AOCA program – Support for Cultural Operators in Africa.

𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘 𝗟’𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠!This Saturday, May 3rd, marked the closing of a Three-Day Coaching Session dedicated to cultural entrepreneurship.A huge thank you to Fatoumata BAGAYOGO, director of the Jiriladon Company, for her active participation throughout this session. Her commitment, vision, and determination perfectly embody female cultural leadership. She leaves with solid tools to strengthen the economic viability of her project—and we, with renewed inspiration!💼 Three days of rich discussions, personalized advice, and experience sharing to help cultural projects grow in Mali.🎯 IKAM continues to support the talents shaping the cultural sector of tomorrow!You too can take the plunge. Join IKAM’s One on One Coaching program.https://formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching…/Information & registration:administration@ikamsegou.com

𝗟’𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗼!In partnership with the Kya Network, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) provided an intensive training session on “Financial Management & Fundraising” this Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Centre Soleil d’Afrique.A dynamic and practical day, marked by the sharing of experiences, concrete tools, and adapted strategies for sustainably structuring cultural initiatives and mobilizing funding.Through this initiative, IKAM continues its commitment to training elite cultural entrepreneurs in Mali and Africa.📍 Centre Soleil d’Afrique – Bamako📆 May 3, 2025

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲!This Friday, May 2nd, the second day of IKAM’s ONE ON ONE COACHING took place, dedicated to the “Financial Management and Fundraising” module.This session was highlighted by the commitment of 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗚𝗢, director of the Jiriladon Company, a leading figure in women’s leadership in Mali and currently a beneficiary of the program.A dynamic day, punctuated by enriching discussions, practical tools, and personalized advice to strengthen the economic viability of her cultural project.🎓 Individualized sessions, practical tools, and a forum for discussion to unlock your potential.You too can take the plunge. Join IKAM’s One on One Coaching.

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 — 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲!A new session kicked off brilliantly, driven by the energy and inspiration of Fatoumata Bagayogo, director of the Jiriladon Company, a leading figure in female leadership in Mali.An intense day, rich in sharing, concrete tools, and motivation to transform ideas into viable cultural projects.Through our personalized coaching program, IKAM offers close-knit support for artists, managers, and cultural project leaders ready to take action.🎓 Individualized sessions, practical tools, and a space for discussion to unlock your potential.You too can take the plunge. Join IKAM’s One on One Coaching. ➡️ https://formations.ikamsegou.com/package-1-on-1-coaching…/📩 Info & registrations:✉️ administration@ikamsegou.com📞 +223 79 04 04 08 / 21 32 13 35

𝗨𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹’𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗹’𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠!This Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Kôrè Cultural Center, the official launch of the E-learning platform of the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) took place.With this new digital tool, IKAM is taking a major step towards making knowledge accessible anywhere, anytime, by providing educational content tailored to the realities of learners, whether in Mali or elsewhere.Thank you to everyone present for their support and commitment to innovative, inclusive, and sustainable education.🔗 Join the platform here: formations.ikamsegou.com

𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘅𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 | 𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 – 𝗦𝗲́𝗴𝗼𝘂

The second day of the Cultural Center Directors Training took place in a studious yet welcoming atmosphere, under the theme:

“Innovative Entrepreneurship and the Creative Economy.”

A day rich in discussions, experience sharing, and reflections on cultural management, innovation, and the essential role of cultural centers in local development.

✅ Inspiring presentations

✅ Participatory workshops

✅ A great dynamic between professionals from several regions of Mali and beyond! 📍Location: Ségou – Mali

📅Dates: April 10-11, 2025

Thank you to all participants for their commitment and enthusiasm.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 | 𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 – 𝗦𝗲́𝗴𝗼𝘂

This Thursday, April 10, 2025, marks the beginning of a wonderful adventure at the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Crafts, with the first day of training for cultural center directors under the theme:

“Innovative Entrepreneurship and the Creative Economy”

A day rich in discussions, experience sharing, and reflections on cultural entrepreneurship, innovation, and the essential role of cultural centers in local development.

✅ Inspiring presentations

✅ Participatory workshops

✅ A great dynamic between professionals from several regions of Mali and beyond! 📍Location: Ségou – Mali

📅Dates: April 10-11, 2025

Thank you to all participants for their commitment and enthusiasm.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗵𝗹 𝗮̀ 𝗹’𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠This Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) had the privilege of welcoming His Excellency Dr. Dietrich Fritz Reinhold Pohl, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mali, for a courtesy visit. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the essential role of management and cultural entrepreneurship training, as well as the development of cultural and creative industries in Mali.We express our deep gratitude to His Excellency and the German Embassy for their interest and commitment to the cultural sector.

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 || 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 || 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 & 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁A look back at our Master Class on Maaya Cultural Entrepreneurship (ECM), organized this Tuesday, February 25, 2025, on the sidelines of FESPACO 2025 at the Espace Culturel Gambidi, #Ouagadougou 🇧🇫. An enriching meeting where we explored the link between cultural identity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the values ​​of Maaya, essential for the development of African cultural industries.Thank you to all the participants and speakers for these inspiring discussions!

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 #Ségou: 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲́𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲On Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) welcomed Didier Awadi for an exclusive training session on Artistic Career Management.With 38 participants, this session covered key topics:🔹 Developing a Career Plan🔹 Managing Artistic Works: Streaming, Copyright, and Related Rights🔹 Planning a Sustainable Strategy in an Artistic ProcessA valuable opportunity for exchange and learning, offering participants concrete tools to structure and sustain their career in the music industry. Thanks to Didier Awadi for sharing his experience and to all the participants for their commitment!

KAM 2025 || 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱’𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹’𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝘆𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗱’𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹’𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠This Thursday On February 6, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) had the honor of welcoming Patricia Gomez Lozanco, First Counselor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain. This visit marks an important moment for our institution, demonstrating the interest in culture and education as pillars of socio-economic and cultural development.

𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱’𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀!This Sunday, February 9th, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) had the honor of receiving a delegation of ambassadors on an official visit𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 Ambassador of the United States to Mali, 𝗠. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗦𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗡𝗘 Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Mali, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮 Director of Operations at the World BankThis meeting was an opportunity to highlight IKAM’s essential role in training in cultural management and cultural entrepreneurship.We thank these diplomats for their interest and commitment to culture and education, pillars of sustainable development in Mali 

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 … On February 8, the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) had the honor of welcoming Lieutenant General Ismaël Wagué, Minister of Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion. This visit marks an important moment for our institution, demonstrating its commitment to culture and education as pillars of socioeconomic and cultural development. The discussions were particularly fruitful, focusing on the cross-disciplinary nature of our training and the fundamental values ​​of Maaya that we impart to our students.

IKAM | Dissertation Defense Ceremony || Part Two.
The auditors of the first class of the Master’s degree in Cultural Management of the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts defended their thesis on Thursday, October 26, 2023. They are Moussa Boubacar Diarra (Mali), Mama Koné (Mali), Bintou Bouaré (Mali) and Facinet C. Coulibaly (Mali).
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AWA-EU #3 || Tourist Visit in the City of Balanzan (Kôrè Cultural Center, N’DOMO Center, Former Bamanan Kingdom of Ségou, Festival Sur le Niger Foundation, Markala Dam) by the winners of the AWA Structuring Fund.

AWA-EU #3 || Master Class (Heritage and Creativity) led by Dr. Fodé Moussa SIDIBE with the winners of the AWA Structuring Fund.

AWA-UE 3 Master Class led by Dr. Salia MALE on the theme “Code Maaya” with the winners of the AWA Structuring Fund.

News flash of the official opening, held this Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Kôrè Cultural Center in Ségou of the AWA-ACP-EU Culture program. Summer School – Ségou 2023.

AWA-Summer University Program – Ségou 2023 || “Building High-Performance and Sustainable Cultural and Creative Industries in West Africa” The official opening was held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Kôrè Cultural Center in Ségou.

The Don sen Folo Lab team visited the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts (IKAM) this Saturday, September 9, 2023, as part of an enriching day of sharing and discovery of the GKAC group.

The UNESCO Office in Mali visited IKAM this Tuesday, August 29, 2023, as a prelude to the training workshop for cultural journalists on ancient manuscripts in Ségou.

Summer University – Ségou 2023 | The ACP-EU Culture Programme: Support to the cultural and creative sectors in West Africa – AWA invites you to come and celebrate the CCIs from 12 to 22 October 2023 in Ségou, around the theme: “Building efficient and sustainable cultural and creative industries in West Africa”

ACF ACADEMY || Central Africa – the activities of Boot Camp #4 continue in Yaoundé (Cameroon) with the modules Financial Management and Fundraising animated Mr. Mohamed DOUMBIA and Mayan Cultural Entrepreneurship (ECM) animated Mr. Bourama DIARRA.

ACF ACADEMY || Central Africa – Cultural Management: Official opening of the activities of Boot Camp #4 in Yaoundé (Cameroon) in the presence of Mr. Heumen Hugues TCHANA, Director of the National Museum and representing the Minister of Culture of Cameroon.

IKAM || The activities of Boot Camp #1 of the FACE project – JIGIYA Fund of the Kya Network continue at the IKAM of Ségou, with the following trainers: Mr. Idrissa DIABATE for the module “Cultural Entrepreneurship Maaya: Introduction”, Mr. Bourama DIARRA for the module “Maaya & Management of ICC” and Ms. Fatou FAYE for the module “Communication & Marketing of ICC”. This training is funded by the Delegation of the European Union (DUE) in Mali.

KAM || Beginning of the Boot Camp #1 of the FACE project – JIGIYA Fund of the Kya Network this Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the IKAM of Ségou, with the trainer Mr. Abdoul Malick DIALLO on the “Personal Development” module. This training is funded by the Delegation of the European Union (DUE) to Mali

IKAM || launching ceremony of the 8th edition of the Technology Camp for children and young people of Millenium Technologies, organized by Zegue said Moussa diarra winner of the Ikam Ségou innovators fair this Friday, July 7, 2023, in the presence of Mr. Idrissa GORO, Coordinator of the Kôrè Fab Lab of IKAM.

On the sidelines of the 2023 edition of the N’Sangu Ndji Ndji Festival, the Maaya Entrepreneurs community of Central Africa organized the Maaya Entrepreneurs Campus (CAME), this Friday, June 9, 2023 in Pointe-Noire (Congo), hosted by Mr. Bourama Diarra (Mali), Mr. Luc Mayitoukou (Congo / Senegal) and Mr. Pierre Claver Mabiala (Congo). Good luck to the community of Maaya Entrepreneurs of Central Africa.on and the management of cultural projects”, with the trainer of IKAM Ségou, Mr. Bourama Diarra.

IKAM || End of the capacity building session of cultural actors of Pointe-Noire in partnership with IKAM Ségou and IKAM Pointe-Noire (Espace Yaro), on the module of “design and management of cultural projects”, with the trainer of IKAM Ségou, Mr. Bourama Diarra.

IKAM || Start of the capacity building session for cultural actors in Pointe-Noire in partnership with IKAM Ségou and IKAM Pointe-Noire (Espace Yaro). Theme: “Design and Management of Cultural Project”.

IKAM || End of the short training session of Mali held from 23 to 26 May 2023 at the Hotel Savane de Ségou as part of the AWA project, an initiative funded by the Commission of the European Union (EU) and the Secretariat of the Organizations of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Congratulations to the beneficiaries.

IKAM || Beginning of the short training session this Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Hotel Savane de Ségou with the trainer Mrs. Fatou FAYE, in the presence of the AWA Project Coordinator and the IKAM Administrator. This training is funded by the Commission of the European Union (EU) and the Secretariat of the Organizations of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
The Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers de Ségou (IKAM), in collaboration with the Compagnie Naforo-Ba, is launching the call for applications for a short training course in Mali to be held from 23 to 26 May 2023 in Ségou, as part of the AWA project, funded by the Commission of the European Union (EU) and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

IKAM | The auditors of the first promotion of the Master in Cultural Management of the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts began the thesis defenses this Friday, April 28, 2023, under the direction of Pr. Ibrahima Wane (Senegal). They are Essinda Kpakpadina (Togo), Lassine Koné (Guinea), Jonas Aly Sagnon (Mali)
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SÉGOU’ART – FSN 2023

IKAM-Ségou launches the Pan-African Curatorial Workshop led by Simon NJAMI art critic of Cameroon.

With a dozen of listeners from all regions of Africa.

Ségou’ Art – FSN 2023 | The Ségou Colloquium

Ségou’ Art – FSN 2023 | The Ségou’ Art by Children

Plastic arts workshop with children led by the painter Souleymane Ouologuem. The works created will be visible at the Festival Foundation on Niger

SÉGOU’ ART – FSN 2023 | The Coordinator of the Ségou Colloquium Mr. Djibril Guissé – will meet you from January 31 to February 5, 2023 in Ségou.

SÉGOU’ ART 2023 | PAN-AFRICAN CURATORIAL WORKSHOP – SIMON NJAMI

The results of the pan-African curatorial workshop wif Simon Njami are available below: https://lnkd.in/epkXVjXs

Second day and end of the training session for the beneficiaries of Kôrè Fab Lab 2022 on the “Financial Management” module with Mr. Mohamed Doumbia, and the “Organization Administration” module with Mr. Bourama Diarra this Saturday, December 03, 2022 at the Kôrè Institute of Arts and Crafts. Good luck to the beneficiaries.

Start of the training session for the beneficiaries of Kôrè Fab Lab 2022 on the module “Marketing and Communication of products and services” with Mr. Abdoul Malick Diallo, and the module “Maaya and Leadership” with Mr. Djibril Guissé and Attaher Maiga this Friday 02 December 2022 at the Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers (IKA

Ségou’Art-Festival on Niger 2023 | KôrèFabLab 2023.

Official list of West African Project leaders selected for the Innovators’ Fair scheduled for January 31 to February 05, 2023 in Ségou (Mali). Congratulations to the beneficiaries.

KAM || Labeling IKAM Burkina Faso

Last day of the labeling activities with the training session on the “Maaya & Management of CCIs” module with trainer Vincent Koala, followed by the discovery and networking visit to two beneficiaries of the AWA program (CDC and Les Recreatrales)

IKAM || Labeling IKAM Burkina Faso

Day 2 of the training sessions on the “Fundraising” and “Maaya & Creative Collaborations” modules, respectively led by Mohamed Doumbia and Bourama Diarra, all IKAM trainers.

IKAM || Labeling of the IAM Burkina Faso. Start of the training sessions organized with the “Economic Environment of Culture” module by Dr. Jacob Yarabatioula, Expert Trainer of Burkina Faso..

IKAM || Inaugural conference of the labellisation of the IKAM Burkina Faso, around the theme: “Cultural Entrepreneurship and societal values in Africa”, moderated by Pr. Ibrahima Wane (Pedagogical and Scientific Director of IAM) and moderated by Mr. Vincent Koala (IKAM Trainer), this Friday, November 18, 2022 in Ouagadougou, with the support of the ACP-EU Culture Program: Support for the culture and creation sectors in West Africa-AWA.

#DJANDJO || 2022 Prize of Merit and Excellence awarded by the Ségou University Biennial on November 26, 2022 at the Sarata Hotel.

#Mamou_Daffé is a Malian cultural entrepreneur, at the origin of several major cultural and tourist organizations and events, such as the #Festival sur le  #Niger in Ségou, launched in 2005, the Kôrè Cultural Center created in 2011 and the Kôrè Institute of Arts & Crafts (IKAM) created in 2013, and many others.

MMC-IKAM || The inaugural conference of the 2022-2023 class of the Master in Cultural Management of the Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers was held this Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Kôrè Cultural Center, around the theme: “Heritage, creativity and art market”

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“Forum Maaya Africa | Thematic round table / “What impact of the

Digital for the development of cultural and creative industries in Africa?”

Forum Maaya Africa | Thematic round table with the European Union around the theme: “Culture, a pillar of sustainable development of territories: challenges and issues”.

Official Opening Ceremony of the Maaya Africa – Youth Entrepreneurship Forum on February 02, 2022, chaired by the Mayor of the Urban Commune of Ségou, the Representative of the Governor of the Ségou region, and Mr. Mamou DAFFE, Founding President of Ségou ‘Art – Festival Sur le Niger.

The Coordinator of the Maaya Africa Forum

The Coordinator of Segou’ Art – Festival sur le Niger, Mr. Attaher MAIGA, presents the format of the 18th edition, scheduled from 1 to 6 February 2022 in Segou.

ACF Academy | Cultural Management – Closing of the activities of the Boot Camp Training of the first cohort of Cultural Managers of West Africa in Segou, with the awarding of Kôrè-Quality certificates.

ACF Academy | Cultural Management – Continuation of the activities of the 2nd week of the Boot Camp Training of the first cohort composed of 19 young cultural managers from West Africa in Segou.

ACF ACADEMY – Cultural Management, West Africa. Day 10 closing of the Boot Camp Training by the session of delivery of Kôrè-Quality certificates by the famous sculptor of Burkina Faso Mr. KY Sidiki and the Immense painter Mr. Abdoulaye KONATE of Mali, in the presence of the President of the Board of ACF Mr. Mamou DAFFE this 04th of December 2021 in Segou.

ACF Academy | Cultural Management – 2nd week of Boot Camp Training activities for the first cohort of 19 young cultural managers from West Africa in Segou.

ACF ACADEMY | West Africa – Cultural Management

Day 4 of the Boot Camp Training with the modules: “Communication and Marketing of Cultural Enterprises” and “Cultural Entrepreneurship & Management of Cultural Industries”, led by Ms. Fatou FAYE and Mr. Luc MAYITOUKOU this Monday, November 29, 2021 in Segou

ACF Academy | Cultural Management – 1st week of Boot Camp Training activities for the first cohort of 19 young cultural managers from West Africa in Segou.

A program of the African Cultural Fund (ACF), supported by the Swiss Cooperation in Mali.

ACF ACADEMY – Cultural Management, West Africa. Day 2 and 3 of the Boot Camp Training with the modules: “Creative Innovation Management and Personal Development” and “Maaya and Leadership”, led by Mr. Abdoul Malick DIALLO and Ms. Mariam Inna KANOUTE, on November 26 and 27, 2021 in Ségou.

A program supported by the Swiss Cooperation in Mali.

ACF ACADEMY – Cultural Management, West Africa.

Start of the Boot Camp Training activities of the first cohort composed of 19 young cultural managers from West Africa, with the module “Structuring and governance of cultural organizations” led by Mr. Bourama DIARRA and Mr. Mohamed DOUMBIA, this Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Residence Savane in Segou.

A program of African Cultural Fund (ACF), supported by the Swiss Cooperation in Mali

New professional Master in Cultural Management in West Africa

Presentation of the new Master in Cultural Management at the Institute (IKAM)

IKAM Admin Recruitment Notice (French version)