Living Guide

The Palais des Sports in Mahamasina vibrated with the energy of Reko Band yesterday. Although moved up by a few months, this annual event drew a massive crowd, loyal to the quartet led by Fy Rasolofoniaina and his bandmates. Signature hits, from ‘Tongasoa’ to ‘Upside Down’, as well as ‘Masoandro mibaliaka’, set the venue ablaze. […]

Oktoberfest 2026 marks a grand return after a hiatus last year. Due to the national context, STAR was forced to suspend its celebrations last year, but this time, the brand returns with renewed energy and a clear desire to bring people together. From September 15th to October 15th, the iced foamy beverage and its festivities

Madagascar once again has the opportunity to shine on the international stage in the field of urban culture. The rapper Agrad, an iconic figure of Malagasy hip-hop, has just been nominated for the Afro Golden Hip Hop Awards 2026 in the category of “Best Rapper East and Southern Africa of the Year.” This international event,

The Kardo competition, established in Russia in 2018, has become a global showcase for urban cultures. Each year, it brings together artists from several continents to compete in rap, DJing, graffiti, and breakdancing. The 2026 edition, held in Vladivostok from September 16 to 20, featured talents selected from around the world. Captured & Published at:

Stopped at the gates of glory. The trio of Lova Satamandimby Rakotoarisoa, Faralahy Urbain Joseph Ramanantiaray (alias “Baloty”), and Steph James “Bondy” Rakotonirina were defeated 8-13 by Romain Fournie, Maison Durk, and Kevin Prudhomme in the final of the international Top 1000 tournament in Ruoms this Sunday. The “Mada 1” team reached the final after

The rapper from Mahajanga triumphed in the ‘Rap Pro’ category during the Kardo 2026 world final held this weekend in Vladivostok, Russia. Fab’s Brownz has held the colors of Madagascar high on the international stage. Originally from Mahajanga, the young rapper won the ‘Rap Pro’ category of Kardo 2026 during the world final contested in

A remarkable continental achievement. Multiple Madagascar jiu-jitsu champion Tsinjo Nomenjanahary Rakotomaria, known as “Gou,” secured a brilliant victory at the ANZA Mixed Martial Arts Pro Fight in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday evening. Competing in the lightweight category, the One Tribe club jiu-jitsu practitioner—who is a two-time national champion of the 4th Madagascar Jiu-Jitsu Grand Open

The 6th edition of Jôkôsô – The Festival of Laughter concluded yesterday at the Cité des Cultures with a gala featuring several Malagasy comedians. Malagasy humor continues to explore new forms. For this 6th edition, Jôkôsô focused on a tighter program and more polished performances. “We try to be more and more professional with each

Two ensembles, two countries, but one shared stage. Madagascar’s Quatuor Squad and Germany’s Lanner Ensemble held their closing concert on Friday evening at La Teinturerie in Ampasanimalo, as part of the Madagascar Mozarteum program. Following an initial joint performance at the Institut français de Madagascar, this second encounter extended their musical exchange before a large

As expected, the final of the U18 girls’ national basketball championship in Toliara featured an all-Analamanga duel, with ASA Analamanga securing a 68-57 victory over MB2ALL. From the opening minutes, ASA Analamanga demonstrated superior collective control. Despite MB2ALL’s determined efforts to challenge for the title, they often struggled with composure, allowing ASA to dictate the