Celebrating La Francophonie throughout March 2023 [fr]
Photo : @Patrice Normand
Let’s celebrate Francophonie throughout the month of March 2023. This year, the writer Abdourahman Waberi will be our honourable guest in Kenya. An event not to be missed.
Download the programme of the Month of La Francophonie 2023 here
Full programme next / Update : 01/03/2023
Starting from Wednesday, 1st February 2023
TikTok
> French language
Dis-moi dix mots
Until the 15th March, participate in the video competition "Dis-moi dix mots" on TikTok to win a one-month trip to France and master French language.
In partnership with Lions Club International
More information: tiktok.com/@francophonieke
Wednesday, 1st March 2023
5PM / Alliance française of Mombasa
> music
Loya Champloo
During the opening of Duos Festival, come and enjoy the concert of Loya Champloo group, from La Réunion Island.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Friday, 3rd March 2023
7PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (terrace)
> music
Loya Champloo
Opening of the Women Festival. Strong, soft and powerful, Loya Champloo’s music mixes genres and invites us to travel beyond musical borders.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
6:30PM / Alliance française of Mombasa
> dance
Bharatanatyam meets Maasai dance
Nayanthara Pradeepkumar and Anuanga Fernando invite us to the discovery of a dance genre mixing Kenyan and Indian traditions.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Saturday, 4th March 2023
9AM-4PM / Kenyatta University
> French language
9th debate tournament in French
Four Kenyan universities will compete during a debate tournament in French, implemented by the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and organized at Kenyatta University. This year, the tournament topic will be « Sustainable development : utopia or reality ? »
More information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenyatta-University/109275355757404
Monday, 6th March 2023
6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> cinema
Sisters-in-Law
Screening of the movie "Sisters-in-Law", part of “Women” Festival
By Kim Longinotto, Florence Ayisi
With Vera Ngassa, Béatrice Ntuba
Kumba, a small town in South-West of Cameroun. "Sisters in law" follows the State Counsellor and the Court President in their daily routine and role : support women who are determined to end the struggles they regularly face.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
10:30AM-12PM / Annex of the Alliance française of Mombasa at Technical University of Mombasa
> literature
"Creative writing process" by Abdourahman Waberi (in English)
Conference of Abdourahman Waberi, franco-djiboutian writer, poet and associate professor. Waberi was awarded numerous prizes for his work, including the "Grande Médaille de la Francophonie" in 2021. He is currently teaching francophone literature at George Washington University in the United States of America.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Tuesday, 7th March 2023
6:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (terrace)
> cinema
Maid in Hell
Screening of the movie "Maid in Hell" part of “Women” Festival, in partnership with IFRA and The Elephant.
By Søren Klovborg
With Paulina Abena, Mazen Al-Hindawi, Mozafar Alkasasbah
The movie « Maid in Hell » pictures the reality of the numerous abuses migrant domestic workers suffer from in Middle East.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
5:30PM-7:30PM / Alliance française of Mombasa
> literature
Literature discussion with Abdourahman Waberi (in English)
Literature discussion about the work of Abdourahman Waberi, franco-djiboutian writer, poet and associate professor. Waberi was awarded numerous prizes for his work, including the "Grande Médaille de la Francophonie" in 2021. He is currently teaching francophone literature at George Washington University in the United States of America.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Wednesday, 8th March 2023
6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> cinema
Female Pleasure
Screening of the movie "Female Pleasure", part of the Women Festival. In partnership with the Swiss Embassy in Kenya.
By Barbara Miller
Five heroines, five countries, same struggle: get rid of prejudices, fight against gender-based violence, conquer the right to use their body as they wish. Break silence, become invicible, claim #Female Pleasure !
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Thursday, 9th March 2023
5:30PM-7:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (library)
> literature
Literature discussion with Abdourahman Waberi
Literature discussion about the work of Abdourahman Waberi, franco-djiboutian writer, poet and associate professor. Waberi was awarded numerous prizes for his work, including the "Grande Médaille de la Francophonie" in 2021. He is currently teaching francophone literature at George Washington University in the United States of America.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Friday, 10th March 2023
7PM-9PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> literature
Conference « The African literature » by Abdourahman Waberi
Conference of Abdourahman Waberi, franco-djiboutian writer, poet and associate professor. Waberi was awarded numerous prizes for his work, including the "Grande Médaille de la Francophonie" in 2021. He is currently teaching francophone literature at George Washington University in the United States of America.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Sunday, 12th March 2023
11AM-6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium) and CASiK places
> cinema
Francophone Film Marathon
The Francophone Film Marathon consists in an eclectic movie programme, enabling each family member to enjoy movies according to their taste.
Bonjour le Monde (France – Duration : 61 min)
Yakari (France – Duration : 82 min)
La Croisade (France – Duration : 67 min)
Allons enfants (France – Duration : 110 min)
La vie est belle (Democratic Republic of Congo /Belgium – Duration: 83 min)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Monday, 13th March 2023
6PM-9PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> cinema
Africa Paradis
Movie screening of "Africa Paradis", with the presence of Abdourahman Waberi
By Sylvestre Amoussou
By Pierre Sauvil, Pierre Sauvil
With Stéphane Roux, Eriq Ebouaney, Sylvestre Amoussou
In a fantasy future, Africa has entered an era of prosperity while Europe has sunk into misery and underdevelopment. Oliver, an IT unemployed man, lives with Pauline, a teacher, who is also unemployed. Considering their miserable situation in France, they decide to try their luck in Africa where they clandestinely migrate.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Tuesday, 14th March 2023
10AM-1PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> theatre
Festival 10 sur 10
Launch of « Festival 10 sur 10 » in Kenya, French theater festival for schools. With the presence of the writer Caroline Logiou.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
10AM-2PM / Dunga Hill Camp, Kisumu
> theatre
Festival 10 sur 10
Closing of « Festival 10 sur 10 », French theater festival for schools. With the presence of the writer Caroline Logiou.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/dungahillcamp/
Friday, 17th March 2023
7PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (terrace)
> music
Couleur Terre
Couleur Terre group, a blended trio with three musical colors, three vocal identities and three equal colours, invites us to share a common message for a new world music.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Kiambu Golf Club
> sport
French Golf Day
Golf tournament organized by the Francophone Network of Kenya.
More information: https://mitahatofrenchvillage.com/
Saturday, 18th March 2023
10AM-5PM / CRKF Mitahato
> French language
Francophonie Celebration in Mitahato
Celebration day with volunteering institutions promoting Francophonie (French student clubs, NGOs, francophone Medias). Several cultural activities will happen (traditional dances, theater plays and poetry). Prize awarding ceremony to the Francophone Network of Kenya members who regularly join the French reading contest.
More information: https://mitahatofrenchvillage.com/
3PM-5PM / Denis Diderot International French School
> cinema
Francophone animation film Festival – day 1
Come and enjoy two hours of francophone animation cinema in the auditorium of Denis Diderot International French school.
Screening of the movie « Dilili à Paris » (France/Belgium/Germany)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/frenchschoolnairobi/?locale=fr_FR
5:30PM / Alliance française of Mombasa
> art/culture
Francophonie evening
Francophone evening, full of discussions and emotions, organized by the French student club of Alliance française of Mombasa. Theatre performance, poetry and Congolese music concert.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Monday, 20th March 2023
10AM-5PM / Alliance française of Mombasa
> French language
Francophonie celebration in Mombasa
Let’s celebrate the Francophonie Day at Alliance française of Mombasa with games, Francophone readings and creative activities for partners schools.
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> cinema
Francophone short films
Vanille (France – Duration: 31 min)
Marianne (France – Duration: 16 min)
Henet Ward (Egypt – Duration: 23 min)
Les tissus blancs (Senegal – Duration : 20 min)
More information: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
Tuesday, 21st March 2023
6:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (terrace)
> French language
Slam and poetry performance « Poets You Should Know »
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Wednesday, 22nd March 2023
7PM / Alliance française of Nairobi
> music
Sissy Mananga / DJ Kasbah
Concert of Sissy Mananga and DJ Set by DJ Kasbah. Sissy Mananga’s music is a merger of styles, mixing Kongo, folk and pop rhythms. It pictures a cultural identity between Africa and Europe.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Thursday, 23rd March 2023
6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium) and CASiK places
> cinema
Francophone Film Festival - day 1
Film Festival of three days with Francophone feature films, short films and documentaries.
Screening of the movie Juwaa (Belgium/Democratic Republic of Congo)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Friday, 24th March 2023
6PM-9PM / Frere Town-Nyali
> cinema
Sinema Mtaani
Travelling and outdoor cinema. Free entry.
Plus d’information : https://fr-fr.facebook.com/afmba/
6PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium) and CASiK places
> cinema
Francophone Film Festival - day 2
Film Festival of three days with Francophone feature films, short films and documentaries.
Screening of the movie La nuit des rois (Ivory Coast / France)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Saturday, 25th March 2023
9AM-12PM / Denis Diderot International French School
> poetry
Peotry recitation contest
French poetry recitation contest organized by Denis Diderot International French School.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/frenchschoolnairobi/?locale=fr_FR
2PM-9PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium) and CASiK places
> cinema
Francophone Film Festival - day 3
Film Festival of three days with Francophone feature films, short films and documentaries.
2PM, Sentries of the Delta (Romania)
5:30PM, A l’ombre du Baobab (Tunisia)
7PM, Un divan à Tunis (Tunisia)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
3PM-5PM / Denis Diderot International French School
> cinema
Francophone animation film festival – day 2
Come and enjoy two hours of francophone animation cinema in the auditorium of Denis Diderot International French school.
Screening of the movie « Aya de Yopoungo » (France)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/frenchschoolnairobi/?locale=fr_FR
4PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> debate
Discussion about economic Francophonie
Discussion between Kenyan professionnals who found French language as an asset during their career. With the presence of Chris Mburu (coordinator of the United Nations Office in Congo Brazzaville), Annette Msabeni (Deputy Secretary General – Programmes at Kenya Red Cross Society), Benson Kanyrur (manager at Davis & Shirtliff). The moderator will be Slim Yahia, Head of the Tunisian Trade Office in Kenya.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Wednesday, 29th March 2023
6:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (art gallery)
> art/culture
Dominique Zinkpè
Dominique Zinkpè is a Benin artist, who was born in 1969. He is well known for his modern art which mixes Benin cultural heritage with other artistic trends. His works are exhibited in museums and art galleries throughout the world. Mr. Zinkpè is considered as one of the most important artists of his generation in West Africa.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Thursday, 30th March 2023
7:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> theatre
« Ils étaient dix » by Agatha Christie
Theater play by the French school of Runda (adults company)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Friday, 31st March 2023
7:30PM / Alliance française of Nairobi (auditorium)
> theatre
« Ils étaient dix » by Agatha Christie
Theater play by the French school of Runda (adults company)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AfNairobi/
Saturday, 1st April 2023
3PM-5PM / Denis Diderot International French school
> cinema
Francophone animation film festival – day 3
Come and enjoy two hours of francophone animation cinema in the auditorium of Denis Diderot International French school.
Screening of the movie « Adama » (France)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/frenchschoolnairobi/?locale=fr_FR