KESSA

KESSA supports the new generation of African storytellers : those who write, film, create, think, and transform the continent's narratives.

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Exploring storytelling beyond words.

As part of KESSA, participants visited the @OCPGroup SBU Mining in Benguerir, along with the UM6P campus — two spaces where industry, innovation, and knowledge intersect.

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Bringing storytelling into real-world environments.

As part of KESSA, participants visited @Intelciagroup in Casablanca, with an intervention by Karim Bernoussi, CEO & Co-founder of Intelcia Group.

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A meaningful moment at KESSA.

We had the honor of welcoming Mehdi Qotbi, President of the @FNMusees, for an inspirational lunch with the cohort.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and engaging with our storytellers.

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At KESSA, storytelling also lives through sport.

We were pleased to welcome Reda Allali, Musician, Author, Sport Analyst & Podcast Producer.

Thank you for this insightful contribution to the programme.

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Day 3 at KESSA.

We were pleased to welcome @bricealbin , storyteller, TV host & producer, Director of Media Content at Hémisphère Média Production Africa, and presenter at @canalplus , for a masterclass with the cohort.

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Day 2 at KESSA.

Let’s Talk AI: Once Upon a Prompt.

With Zouhair Yata , Ikram Chairi and Mehdi Ghissassi.

Thank you to our speakers.

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Day 2 at KESSA.

We were honored to welcome @HassanHiridjee , CEO of @AxianGroup and Founder of Fondation H , for an inspiring conversation.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and energy with the KESSA community.

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Another moment from Day 2.

A session with Habyba THIERO , CEO of Africa Currency Network , exploring how design shapes stories and builds immersive African storyworlds.

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Day 2 at KESSA.

Opening session on deconstructing dominant narratives with Hakim El Karoui.

A day of perspectives, conversations and connections.

A look back in images.

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KESSA 2026 – Opinion Leaders · Journalists · Media Professionals (Part 2)

A new group of journalists and media professionals contributing to public debate.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Film · Series · Global Distribution (Part 3)

Final group of creators, producers, and distributors bringing African stories to international audiences.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 | Film · Series · Global Distribution (Part 2)

This category celebrates those shaping audiovisual storytelling and helping bring these stories to audiences around the world.

Directors, producers, distributors and creators, their projects contribute to showcasing African stories and talents on screens across the globe.

👏 Congratulations to the winners of the Film · Series · Global Distribution category.

Discover their journeys and projects through this new edition of KESSA.

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KESSA 2026 – Film · Series · Global Distribution

Creators, producers, and distributors bringing African stories and talents to screens around the world.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

Follow @KESSA_2026 , @french_african and @UM6PStorySchool.

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KESSA 2026 – Opinion Leaders · Journalists · Media Professionals (Part 1)

Journalists, editorialists, and media professionals who help shape public debate.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Media · Pop Culture · Criticism

Critics, cultural journalists, and creators who analyze contemporary cultures.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Art · Aesthetics · Critical Design · Fashion · Urban Culture

Artists, designers, and creators who shape contemporary aesthetics.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Museology · Knowledge · Archives

Researchers, archivists, and curators who preserve and transmit knowledge.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Entrepreneurs · Tech · Digital

Founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators: they are shaping the tech and digital ecosystems.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates.

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KESSA 2026 – Cultural Scenes & Institutions

This category honors those who bring cultural scenes to life and help structure and strengthen artistic institutions.

👏 Congratulations to the laureates for their dedication, creativity, and their essential contribution to the vitality and visibility of culture.

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Cinema is not just a screen. It’s memory in motion.

Chike Nwoffiah, founder of @svaff , joins KESSA to promote African stories, build bridges, and bring a global perspective.

Welcome to the adventure !

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