[CREATION IN MOTION] Liz Gomis, MansA- Maison des Mondes Africains, Thierry Déau, Meridiam and Abdul Sama Rabiu, BUA Group, on the Main Stage Inspire.

May 11, 2026 | 12:47 PM EAT - 12:52 PM EAT
Main Stage Inspire - AM

Summary :

France is strengthening its cultural and creative ties with Africa through various initiatives, including the "Saison Africa 2020," artist residencies, and new programs to support African cinema. A key development is the establishment of "Mansa," a dedicated cultural hub located near the Eiffel Tower that will serve as a space for collaboration and artistic exchange. This project is supported by a coalition of public and private partners, including business leaders committed to fostering long-term partnerships between the two regions. This summary was generated by AI.

Presented by

Abdul Samad RABIU

Founder and Chairman

Liz Gomis

MansA- Maison des Mondes Africains

Director General

Thierry Déau

CEO and Founder

Suggested Sessions

[CREATION IN MOTION] Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic on the Main Stage Inspire.

Emmanuel Macron

President of the French Republic

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Access Bank on the Main Stage Inspire

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Access BankChairman, Access Holding PLC

Aziz Mebarek, Africinvest and Fatoumata Ba, Janngo Capital on the Main Stage Inspire.

AfricInvestFounding and Co-Managing partner

Janngo CapitalFounder and Executive Chair

Closing ceremony with the heads of state

President of the Republic of Botswana

Président de la République du Kenya

Emmanuel Macron

President of the French Republic

Bassírou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE

President of the Republic of Senegal

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, African Development Bank Group, Christophe Lecourtier, AFD et Nicolas...

Nicolas Dufourcq

Africa Development BankPresident

Christophe Lecourtier

End of the Main Stage with Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto

Président de la République du Kenya

Emmanuel Macron

President of the French Republic