African vibrations gala raises funds for Burkina Faso cultural centre

The gala celebrated West African cultures in a festive and warm atmosphere. Here is a look back at the event.

On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the Marcel-Sembat hall pulsed to the rhythms of traditional West African music and dance during the ‘Vibrations Africaines’ gala, organised by the Faso Lili association.

Before an audience of 170 spectators, this colourful evening highlighted the richness of West African cultural heritage while supporting a solidarity project.

For several years, Faso Lili has been promoting traditional West African dances and music through classes, workshops and performances. This annual gala allowed association members to share their work alongside well-known professional artists.

The show, combining live music and choreography, brought together nearly 70 people on stage, accompanied by five professional musicians and two professional dancers. The audience had the pleasure of applauding Samba Diarra, singer-songwriter, Ali Diarra, member of the group Les Frères Diarra, as well as choreographer and dancer Moussa Camara. Malian professional dancer Mariam Doumbia also enriched the artistic creation with her talent and energy.

Throughout the evening, spectators were swept away by catchy rhythms, colourful costumes and a true celebration of West African culture. The intermission also allowed participants to share a convivial moment over refreshments available on site.

Beyond its artistic dimension, this gala had a charitable objective. Indeed, all proceeds from the evening will go towards funding the cultural centre that Faso Lili is developing in Burkina Faso, a project aimed at improving access to culture, knowledge transmission and intercultural exchange.

Thanks to the mobilisation of volunteers, artists, members and the public, this 2026 edition of ‘Vibrations Africaines’ was a true success, confirming once again that culture is a powerful vector for sharing, encounter and solidarity.