Amílcar Cabral: In Support of a Radical Humanism
From October 16 to December 13, 2026, MansA is dedicating an exhibition to Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973)—a revolutionary, theorist, agricultural engineer, Pan-Africanist, and one of the leading figures of the African independence movements. Nine contemporary artists engage with his ideas through textiles, photography, installations, video, and drawing.
When Little Voices Take Hold of Big Ideas
Following on from the N.A.R.D.A.L. program, MansA is launching its original program, “Petits palabres.” Inspired by the traditions of discussion and storytelling from African cultures, this series—designed for children ages 6–15—provides a space where the collective thinking of children and teenagers can flourish, highlighting their voices as a powerful tool for reflection and connection.
Black Card: Three Days at the Film Festival with Maboula Soumahoro
To kick off its 2026–2027 season, MansA is launching N.A.R.D.A.L, a new program dedicated to the thought, creativity, and activism of women from African communities. For this inaugural edition, scholar and essayist Maboula Soumahoro takes over the Maison with her “black card” and has devised a unique three-day program in homage to the Nardal sisters.
2025–2026 Season
"Mortu Nega" at MK2 Bibliothèque x Centre Pompidou
A seminal film in the history of Guinea-Bissau cinema, Flora Gomes’s *Mortu Nega* returns to the big screen in a restored version. This powerful epic about the war of liberation and the post-independence era will be screened, followed by a discussion with the film’s director of photography.
The North African Influence on French Rap
This new soundtrack traces the rise of artists of North African origin in French rap between 1996 and 2026, a period marked by major transformations: successive social crises, changes in the music industry, the rise of social media, and a gradual shift in the media’s perspective on diasporas.
MansA Sets Up Its Summer Headquarters
For one month, MansA transforms into a vacation home for everyone: workshops, audio readings, vinyl siestas, neighborhood walks, coffee ceremonies, and moments of togetherness to explore African cultures in a new way—with family, friends, or on your own—all free of charge.
Closing Night – MansA Lab, First Edition
An evening to discover what has been taking shape over time: cultural projects, evolving narratives, and practices that are transforming through collective experimentation. MansA Lab opens its doors and invites the public to explore the outcomes of its first year of incubation.
Hanami at Espace 1789 in Saint-Ouen
Preview screening of *Hanami*, the debut film by Denise Fernandes, with the director in attendance. The film follows Nana, a young girl from Cape Verde grappling with her mother’s absence, in a poignant story that explores childhood, exile, and a deep connection to one’s homeland.
A block party to celebrate the Afro-diasporic roots of electronic music
To mark Music Day, MansA is extending the launch of the Explain the Sound podcast with a block party dedicated to the Black and queer legacies of electronic music. The event spotlights artists from Afro-diasporic scenes and offers a space for celebrating, sharing, and reclaiming contemporary electronic music.
