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Sixth Bosangani International Dance Festival to Celebrate the DRC’s Riches and Values

From Radio Okapi · () French

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  • The sixth Bosangani International Dance Festival will run from September 7 to 14, 2026, in Kinshasa.
  • Founded by Congolese artist Jolie Ngemi, the festival will explore the Democratic Republic of Congo’s natural and cultural wealth under the theme “Our Riches and Our Values.”

Kinshasa will host the sixth Bosangani International Dance Festival from September 7 to 14, 2026, with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s riches and values at the center of the programme.

The festival, founded by Congolese artist Jolie Ngemi, will carry the theme “Our Riches and Our Values.” Ngemi is a dancer and choreographer based in Switzerland.

In an interview with Radio Okapi, Ngemi explained the motivations behind the new edition. She said the theme refers to the different forms of wealth found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including its natural and cultural resources.

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