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alliance française accra
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cultural programme
mar - apr 2015
FRANCOPHONIE FESTIVAL 13TH - 28TH MARCH
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Alliance Française Accra (behind Opeibeia House)
Liberation Link, Airport Residential Area P.O Box CT 4904, Accra, Ghana
Tel: 0501287814 / [email protected] / www.afaccra.org
Facebook: alliancefrancaisedaccra / Twitter: @AF_Accra / Intagram: af_accra
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CULTURAL AGENDA
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What do we know about our francophone neighbours? At Alliance Francaise,
we see many young professionals who come to attend our French classes and
improve their chances to find employment as bilingualism is getting so important in the workplace. But more than the language, there is a lot to discover from
the countries surrounding us. Francophonie 2015 will be a celebration of all
these cultures, whether they are in Africa or the rest of the world.
4 mar
exhibition
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march
panel discussion
when fashion is feminism
«my dress my choice»
13 mar
francaise
14 mar
14 mar
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exihibition
francophonie
(togo)
concert
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concert
(benin)
film
screening
zeynab
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francophone film festival
closing ceremony
p.13
april
exhibition
(ghana)
10 apr
concert
(ghana/togo)
21 apr
theatre
(france/ghana)
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festival
«my hood»
by musah swallah
salsa eha ke zan
black box
live in accra
p.14
p.15
p.16
p.17
- exhibition
p.9
cite highlife-opening concert
(france/ghana)
21mar
p.5
p.8
kermesse
p.11
p.4
students’ ball-miss and mister alliance
beauty pageant
fair
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francophonie festival
events outside alliance francaise
21mar
28 mar
Remember that all our cultural events are free for children under 12. These
events are recommended for families and children
international women’s day
francophonie festival
our partners
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Exhibition
international women’s’ day
wed 4th march
–
events outside alliance francaise
Saturday
14th March
Afternoon football competition between
francophone teams at Lizzie Sports complex,
East Legon
Friday
20th March
Francophonie Day at National Theatre of
Ghana
panel discussion: #mydressmychoice
6pm
alliance française exhibition hall
free
My Dress, My Choice - organized by AWDF- African Women Development Fund
This event is designed to generate discussion around feminism, fashion & the modern African
woman. Do we have choice over what we wear? What do attitudes and recent incidents around
women’s dressing show about our level of empowerment? Come and hear from Ghana’s leading
fashion designers like Aisha Obuobi of Christie Brown, Mina Evans, experts & the general public.
*10am-3pm: Job Fair for bilingual young professionals– bring your CV!
*11am:
Conference about economic influences of Francophone
regions in Africa
Afternoon: Drama plays by the French club of Legon University
*7:30pm:
Launch of the Francophone Film Festival - 3rd edition of Accra
Francophone Film Festival (20th -28th March, various venues)
The best of films from Francophone countries : 18 movies to
discover this year (9 features, 4 documentaries & 4 animations
films) and 21 short films by the new generation of Ghanaian
film directors!
exhibition: when fashion is feminism
7:30pm
alliance française premises
free
The clothes we choose to wear are powerful instruments of self-expression. IWD exhibition presents
a blend of history, anecdotes & archival photographs depicting fashion as a tool for the 21st Century
woman & its contribution to feminism today. Retro fashion photo booth, sales stands & a sentimental variety of antiques will colour the day.
More information on : www.ambafrance-gh.org/ www.afaccra.org
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the francophonie
raffle!
Win a Suzuki moto bike
and a one week-drive in a Citroen car from CFAO, GTP
clothes,
professional make-up session, T-shirts, perfumes
dinner for 2, wrist bands and many more!!!
Final draw : 21st March 2015
at Alliance francaise Accra!
Concerts, beauty pageants, performances, exhibition, film festival, job
fair, fun fair, big raffle...
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A big thank you to our sponsors who helped us make this event happen !
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buy raffle tickets (10 ghc)
and get a chance to WIN
one of our great gifts !
Points of sale: Alliance Française Accra
Media Partners: Urbanplace.com, Showbiz Gh, Jonilar, infosdaccra.com, pulse.com.gh 7
Special Thank you to the Embassies of Belgium, Ivory Coast and Mali in Ghana
beauty pageant
friday 13th march
8pm
alliance française -amphitheatre
10ghc for adults, 5ghc for af students and members.
free under 12.
This annual event designed by the students will showcase a display of tradition; a night
full of laughter and unbeatable performance. Breath-taking activities such as the Miss and
Mister Alliance Française pageant, fashion show, live performances and many surprises…
The audience will get to know and learn different cultures both francophone and Ghanaian
and also get to dance to cultural tunes. This promises to be a fun night!
Une soirée organisée par les étudiants très riche culturellement, pleine de bonne humeur et de
remarquables prestations. Des activités à couper le souffle à savoir l’élection de Miss et Mister
Alliance Française, un défilé de mode, des artistes live et de nombreuses surprises... Cette
soirée permettra aux étudiants d’approfondir leurs connaissances des cultures francophones
et ghanéennes et de danser aux rythmes des musiques de divers pays. Attendez-vous à passer
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francophonie
festival
francophonie
festival
student ball
miss and mister alliance beauty
pageant togolese contemporary visual art
scene
exhibition
saturday 14th march
until 30th march
alliance française exhibition hall
opening on invitation only
After a successful exhibition in Dakar in May 2014, 4 renowned artists from
Togo, Emmanuel SOGBADJI, Sokey EDORH, Camille Tété AZANKPO and
Pierre SEGOH, will display their art works in Accra. Different age, different
style and different material, this exhibition will show the vitality of contemporary art in Togo.
Après une exposition très remarquée à Dakar en mai 2014, Emmanuel SOGBADJI,
Sokey EDORH, Camille Tété AZANKPO and Pierre SEGOH, 4 artistes du Togo et de
renommée internationale présenteront leurs œuvres à Accra. D’âge et de style différents,
utilisant des techniques originales, ces artistes témoigneront de la vitalité de la création
contemporaine au Togo.
Opening hours: 9am-9pm daily (except during adult classes)
With thanks to: Togolese embassy
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concert ft. pat thomas and dela botri
saturday 14th march
8pm
alliance francaise accra-amphitheatre
15 ghc for adults, 7 ghc for af students and members.
free under 12.
We are traditional men, that is why we get along together’… says Maxwell
Osei Abeyie when he evokes his collaboration with Bernard Viguié. ’Cité Highlife’refers to Paris, the city where they met in the beginning of the 90’s. A
couple of years later, they meet Dela Botri, the flute magician, and decide to
share their love for Highlife music, combining their particular style. Tonight
they will share the stage with legendary singer Pat Thomas & Hewale Sound
band to the delight of Highlife lovers.
‘Nous sommes des hommes de tradition, c’est la raison pour laquelle nous nous
entendons si bien’, c’est ce que dit Maxwell Osei Abeyie lorsqu’il évoque sa collaboration avec Bernard Viguié. ‘Cité HighLife’ c’est Paris, la ville où ils se rencontrent au début des années 90. Quelques années plus tard ils rencontrent Dela
Botri, le magicien de la flute atenteben, et décident de partager leur amour du
Highlife en combinant leur style singulier. Ce soir ils partageront la scène avec le
10 légendaire chanteur Pat Thomas & le groupe Hewale Sound pour le plus grand
plaisir des amateurs de Highlife.
francophonie
festival
francophonie
festival
cite highlife (ghana/france)
kermesse
fair
saturday 21st march
10am - 6pm
alliance francaise
free
the francophonie
raffle draw!
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Travel around the world without leaving
Accra & come discover the cultural
diversity of francophone countries
which will present you theirs craft, dance,
music, literature, fashion & traditional food and drinks. The biggest and
only francophone fair in Ghana!
Faites des milliers de kilomètres sans quitter Accra et venez découvrir la
diversité culturelle des pays francophones qui, au détour de divers stands,
auront le plaisir de vous présenter leur artisanat, danse, musique, littérature,
mode et mets et boissons traditionnels. La plus grande et l’unique kermesse
francophone du Ghana !
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concert
saturday 21st march
7:00pm
alliance francaise accra-amphitheatre
free
Born in Ivory Coast, Zeynab was raised with French music. Her first album
«Intori» (2002) emphasizes this musical heritage. «D’un Endroit A Un Autre»
(2004) exudes a special touch with the collaboration of the artist Lokua Kanza.
Her latest album «Olukemi» (2011) launched her on the international scene.
Zeynab received several awards and since September 2007, she was named National Ambassador for UNICEF in Benin.
Née en Côte d’ivoire, Zeynab a été bercée par la musique française et africaine. Son
premier album « Intori » (2002) souligne son héritage musical. « D’un Endroit A
Un Autre » (2004) dégage une touche particulière avec la collaboration de l’artiste
Lokua Kanza. Son dernier album «Olukemi» (2011) la lance sur la scène internationale. Zeynab a reçu plusieurs distinctions et depuis Septembre 2007, elle est
Ambassadrice de l’Unicef pour le Bénin.
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francophonie
festival
francophonie
festival
a night with zeynab (benin)
francophonie film festival
film screening
20th to 28th march
various venues
free
From Friday 20th to Saturday 28th, enjoy the best of films from Francophone countries, with the 3rd edition of Accra Francophone Film Festival
with screenings in various venues in Accra. On Saturday 28th, the closing
ceremony will take place at Alliance Française. This special event will feature
the screening of A letter from Adam directed by Sam Kessie, written and
produced by Lydia Forson, a Ghanaian romantic drama released in 2014. It
will be followed by the award ceremony of the Short film competition.
Du 20 au 28 Mars, venez découvrir le meilleur du cinéma francophone lors de
la 3ème Edition du festival du film francophone d’Accra, avec des projections
dans divers lieux de la capitale. Le 28 Mars, pourrez assister à la diffusion de A
lettrer from Adam (2014), film romantique ghanéen réalisé par Sam Kessie et
produit par Lydia Forson. S’en suivra la cérémonie de récompense, qui permettra d’élire le meilleur court métrage.
Programme detaillé : www.ambafrance-gh.org / www.afaccra.org
Detailed programme on : www.ambafrance-gh.org / www.afaccra.org
Follow us on Facebook: accrafrancophonefilmfest
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exhibition
my hood
by musah swallah
exhibition (ghana)
wednesday 1st april
opening cocktail – 6.30pm/ until 23rd april
alliance francaise exhibition hall
free
Baba Musah Swallah is a professional artist born and raised in the densely populated community of Nima in the heart of Accra, Ghana. His painting, sculpture,
and mixed media works render stories that reflect everyday life. This particular
series, entitled “My hood” aims to pay homage to his community: he explores
the intricate features of his neighborhood, Nima, which by many is considered
a major slum community. The current artistic director of Nima Muhinmanchi
Art (NMA) presents an exhibition going beyond the stereotypes and reflecting
the complex and multi-ethnic aspects of Nima.
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activities)
salsa eha ke zan
concert (ghana/togo)
friday 10th april
8pm
alliance francaise accra-amphitheatre
15 ghc for adults, 7 ghc for af students and members.
free under 12.
Born in Ghana in a family of musicians, Louis Osagyefo started to sing at a
really young age. Working for years in the performing arts, he finally decided
a couple of years ago to explore his musical project and launch his album. His
singular style combining traditional Ghanaian music - such as agbadza - and
salsa rhythms, will undoubtedly make you dance. This concert will be conducted in collaboration with Nofaako orchestra with the pianist Victor Dey, legendary drummer Frank Kissi (who played for Fela Kuti), upcoming guitarist
Kyekyeku, bassist Manou Fala, and percussionist Tsoboe Alex.
This event is supported by Goethe Institut Ghana and Woodin.
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theatre
black box
theatre (ghana/france)
tuesday 21st april
7:30 pm
alliance francaise-amphitheatre
15 ghc for adults, 7 ghc for af students and members.
free under 12.
The uncollected plays of Efo Kodjo Mawugbe have instilled Black Box with
their unsettled and unsettling energy. The question in all its acuteness is as
follows. How can a human being find clothes and shelter in a poisoned and
mutant world, how can one continue to live, to work, to create, for oneself and
for others? Papa Ayivi, reject among rejects, is still standing, most of the time.
His presence and his harrowing-hilarious actions in the versatile and dubious
world where he lives reveal a maternal man who refuses to give up fighting. His
delirious alienation will lead him perhaps not to save his entire people but at
least to attempt to save a single being. But is there still time?
coming
soon:
live in accra -jazz festival!
24th April - 3rd May 2015
various venues across accra
“Live in Accra” 2014, it was 16 events over 3 weeks, 8 live performances in
4 venues, 2 sound engineering workshops, 3 music masterclasses, 2 film
screenings, 1 poetry workshop, and over 1,500 audience members and
participants overall.
The 2015 edition will be even better and bigger and together we will celebrate jazz and folk music in Accra and rekindle with the bustling live scene
that existed in Accra in the 60s and 70s.
Stay tune for the final program!
10% of the ticket sales will be donated to the Efo Kodjo Mawugbe Foundation.
Written by Efo Kodjo Mawugbe
Playwright/scenography: Arthur Lestrange
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With: Shaji Karyat
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MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY / MEDIATHÈQUE
One class: 30ghc / 25ghc for kids attending classes
at af & members (10 am to 1 pm)
One month: 110 GHC / 95 GHC kids
attending classes at af & members
under the sea pointillism
march 7
Learn how to use dots to create images
of fish and ocean life
pompom yarn balls
march 14
Enjoy making colourful key chains and
fun decorations out of yarn balls
Button Bracelets
march 21
Make a funky bracelets and necklaces
using different colors and shapes
paper towel butterflies
march 28
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Get creative with patterns and colors
and make some delicate butterflies
Contact: [email protected] - 050 128 78 15
ACTIVITÉS / ACTIVITIES
easter eggs, chicks and
caterpillars!
april 5
Create your own colorful caterpillars and Easter eggs
and chicks with shapes and egg cartons
2-D pop-up book
april 11
Make your book come alive with drawings of your favorite things
me and my family tree
april 18
Design your family tree using handprint rubbings
fruit and veggies print paper
baskets
april 25
Learn weaving and have fun with prints and make a
handy paper baskets
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY / MEDIATHÈQUE
ACTIVITÉS / ACTIVITIES
kids activities-devio art workshops
video games session
saturdays
1pm - 4pm
Free for registered members. Register at the library
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Contact: [email protected] - 050 128 78 15
ACTIVITÉS / ACTIVITIES
ballet dance classes
every tuesday 7:00pm
HOF Academy of Performing Arts & Alliance Francaise Accra presents RAD
Curriculum Ballet Dance Boys & Girls. (AGES 4 – 18).
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY / MEDIATHÈQUE
Thursdays (After School Program):
4pm – 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12pm– 3pm
Admission Fee: Ghc50
Tuition: Ghc350 per Month
Ghc1, 050 Per Term (3 months) First Class Free!!!
Discount for Kids attending classes at AF.
Call: +233 204 345 554 Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]
hip hop cance class
Learn the basics of hip hop dance with Nela
Age - 6years and above
Tuesdays from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Tuition: Ghc25 / Ghc20 for AF students and members
First class Free! 5% Discount when you register for
3 months or more.
self defense workshop
mondays and wednesdays
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuition: GHC 80/ GHC 60 for AF members and students
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sweeet africa dance classes
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY / MEDIATHÈQUE
every monday at 6.30 pm
tuition: 1 class = ghc20 /
ghc 15 for af students
3 months = ghc 240/ ghc 180.
1 year = ghc 840 / ghc 630
lunch time cineclub
every wednesday 12pm
rate: free
In French with English subtitles
venue: alliance francaise accra - exhibition hall
featuring a belgium cycle
taekwando classes
mondays from 5 to 6.30pm
Thurdays from 6 to 7.30 pm
Registration 30ghc
Tuition : ghc25 / ghc20 for AF students and
members
First class Free!
22 apr
Tristesse Club
(comedy/polar)
29 apr
La Délicatesse
(comedy/romance)
Belgium
06 may
9 mois ferme
(comedy)
13 may
Early one morning
(drama) France/
Belgium
20 may
Les Gazelles
(comedy)
27 may
Elle s’en va
03 jun
Adieu Berthe
(comedy)
10 jun
Tango Libre
accra bridge club
every tuesday
at 7:00pm
The Accra bridge club is a long-standing club where all levels of duplicate bridge
are played at the Multimedia Library Alliance Française.
Every Tuesday at 7pm
Contact: Zsolt Ersek - 0241 259789,
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact:
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050 128 78 15
(dramatic comedy)
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY / MEDIATHÈQUE
ACTIVITÉS / ACTIVITIES
(dramatic comedy)
Belgium
brochure distribution points:
alliance française accra, the honeysuckle pub, goethe institut, british
council, koala osu, silverbirds cinema, photoshop accra mall, sunshine
salad bar, bread & wine, le café dez amis, chocopain, delifrance, frankies,
nafti, la terrasse, the republic bar & grill, french embassy, GIJ, maison
francaise legon, national theatre, la paillote niccolino pizza, smoothies
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Contact:
+233 501 287 812 / +233 501 287 807
or email us at
[email protected]
www.afaccra.org
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