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FEMUA, the Anoumabo urban music festival

FEMUA

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Founded in 2008 by A'Salfo, lead singer of Magic System, in Anoumabo, where he grew up; proceeds go to local schools and health care. The 18th edition in 2026 featured Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara.

Anoumabo was an Ebrié village that lost its land as the city expanded. The festival made the community visible again.

CE QUE VOUS VERREZ · What you will see

In spring, a big stage goes up in an unassuming old neighbourhood of Marcory, and African stars perform here, mostly for free.

POURQUOI · So what

It is a model of stars giving back to their community, and a showcase of Ivorian pop culture to the whole continent.

SAVOIR-FAIRE · How to use it

The point is not the line-up but 'a music festival that builds schools'. That is what locals are proudest of.

Asian and European parallelsLike a star going home to stage a festival with a charitable foundation.

Where to experience itEvery spring, around Anoumabo in Marcory.

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