Living Guide

U23 AFCON Qualifiers: The Barea to face Comoros in the opening round

The Madagascar U23 national team, known as the Barea, now has its roadmap for the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw conducted yesterday by CAF pits Madagascar against Comoros in the first round of the qualifiers. This two-legged tie must be approached with seriousness to keep their tournament hopes alive. Captured & […]

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Ljo: ‘One Night, One Stage’ at Olympia Tanjombato

A date has been set for all music enthusiasts. On September 4th, the Olympia Tanjombato will host the artist Ljo for a unique evening themed ‘One Night, One Stage’. Following a cabaret-style format, the event promises a rare sense of intimacy and a cozy atmosphere, allowing fans to rediscover the artist’s repertoire in privileged conditions.

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Event: The DIY Spirit at the Skate Park with Reviv’alt

Alternative rock will take over the capital this Sunday with the “Reviv’Alt” event at the Antanimena Skate Park. Organized by the Rar Project collective and featuring a lineup of five Malagasy and Mauritian bands, this gathering promises a return to raw and authentic roots. The founding myth of alternative rock can be summarized in three

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Exhibition: “Veloma lava” by Miarina

From August 20 to September 11, the Is’Art Galerie at Tiers Lieu is hosting “Veloma lava,” the new exhibition by painter Miarina. Through a figurative style imbued with great sensitivity, the artist captures the evanescence of decisive moments—those pivotal instances that time transforms into sweet memories. The exhibition space is conceived as a… Captured &

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Samoëla at Antsahamanitra: The final major anniversary concert in the capital

The Antsahamanitra open-air theater is set to vibrate this Sunday, August 30, to the rhythm of a rare moment: Samoëla will perform his eighth concert in three decades of his career. Only eight times, and each of these appearances has left a lasting impression. This rarity gives the event a particular intensity, especially as it

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Concert: Rebika, just like in the good old days

The musical highlight for the end of this month promises to be particularly intense for fans of Malagasy variety music. This Sunday, the Esca Antanimena basketball court will open its doors to host the iconic group Rebika at 2:00 PM for their special event concert titled “Tamberina 2026”. This gathering is envisioned under the theme

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R640 – Lavalava DIANA: Motorcycles as a bridge between territories

After traveling across the northern tip of Madagascar a few months ago, the Riders 640 are back on the road. This time, they are heading to the Perfume Island (Nosy Be). “Lavalava DIANA,” the name given to this new adventure, promises to be vibrant. It is a five-day motorcycle trek crossing the five districts of

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BASKETBALL 5X5 – U16 – ASSM basketball players in demonstration

The U16 national basketball championship continues in Ambositra with highly competitive matches between representatives from various leagues. On Tuesday, August 25, both boys’ and girls’ categories saw significant results, including clashes between Analamanga and Atsimo Andrefana, as well as Alaotra Mangoro and Atsinanana. In the boys’ category, ASSM Analamanga confirmed their strength by dominating CSCBCA

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AMBANJA – The Beauty Festival reaches a new milestone

In Ambanja, beauty takes center stage for the third edition of the international Beauty Festival. From August 26 to 29, the cocoa city will host this new edition, organized by the association ‘Diaconie de la beauté’ (Diaconia of Beauty). This event continues the momentum of previous editions, with a clear ambition this year to expand

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CINEMA – ISSM AWARDS – Herizo Bashy wins the short film prize

With “The Encounter,” Herizo Bashy won the first prize for fiction short film at the Madagascar Film Festival ISSM Awards 2026, following a production completed under particularly tight deadlines. Upon the announcement of the results, tension quickly gave way to joy. “The Encounter” took home the top prize last Sunday. For Herizo Bashy, who is

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