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From August 22 to 24, 2025, a new festival will take place in Montreal: Afrikan. The event is spearheaded by the duo formed by Mamoutou Dembélé (the artist known as Emdé on stage, who won the Syli d’or at the Nuits d’Afrique in 2019) and Vanessa Guay. On the program, music with names such as Kizaba, Djely Tapa, Sophie Lukacs, Adama Daou, DJ Idriss the Black Viking, etc., but also gastronomy, fashion, various learning workshops, history, children’s games, and much more. I spoke with the two designers and creators of the newest addition to Montreal’s festive universe.
DETAILS AND TICKETS FOR THE AFRIKAN FESTIVAL
The interview (in French) is divided into four parts, with the full version at the end of the list.
Part 1: Programming
Part 2: The Origins of the Festival
Part 3: Relationship with the older brother Nights of Africa
Part 4: What sets Afrikan apart from the others
Full version Video
