A prominent figure of Anosy’s nightlife and a pioneer of early urban groove, Papa James represents the quest for self-affirmation of a post-colonial generation. Blending direct rock with melancholy, his music captures the vibrant soul of a Madagascar in transition. Papa James, whose civil name was Mayoub Caid Jean Gaby Rakotonirina (1950-2026), possessed the unique […]
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The artistic event ‘Malagasy Design Gaze’ returns for its third edition, titled ‘Re dessin, re dessein’ (Re-drawing, Re-designing). For this new chapter, the event seeks to explore what can be transformed, connected, and reinvented. The program is structured around several cultural stages throughout the city. From September 19 to October 2, a selection […] Captured
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It is this ounce of admiration for the Malagasy ‘Gen Z’ that undoubtedly earned Spanish photographer Luis Tato the Visa d’or News award on Saturday. He covered the events from September 2025 to October of the same year, which led to the end of Rajoelina’s reign. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09 08:39:02 (Madagascar Local Time
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It is 6 a.m. The city is waking up, and Ti-Ah chooses to salute the night that has just passed. “Vitan’ny aligna”. The new track from the rapper, originally from Haute Matsiatra, was released last week. Two simple words to say good morning, and to wish well to those who have held on until […]
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The tension of the ‘modern’ world is well captured in this painting of a chameleon in a jacket, a creature that has become a hybrid, holding a house in one hand, which almost encapsulates the question ‘F’iray sa kina?’. An exhibition by Echo, a graffiti artist and mixed-media experimenter, is currently on display at La
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This month is undoubtedly the month of humor. Alongside Joely’s major show at the Palais des Sports Mahamasina on September 13th, another significant event is on the horizon. The 6th edition of the Festival du Rire (Jôkôsô) is preparing to light up the Malagasy comedy scene with a more focused edition, designed to make a
The Antsonjombe Coliseum is no longer the massive challenge that artists dare to face in large numbers. Njakatiana will take on this mountain on October 4th at 2:00 PM. The concert is titled “Antsika miankavy jiaby”. It will certainly take a massive appeal to fill the 30,000 seats of this immense venue. Captured & Published
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Ten sailors from all corners of the Great Island are participating in an international training camp in the Seychelles. Under the KOERA banner, the first national sailing team is placing Madagascar into the momentum of the SSL Gold Cup, opening a new era for Malagasy nautical sports. A new chapter is being written for the
A few days before the kick-off of the FIBA 3×3 U23 Women’s World Cup, the Malagasy Basketball Federation (FMBB) has unveiled the composition of the Malagasy national team. Four young international players will have the heavy mission of defending the national colors in Wuhan, China, from September 15 to 19, 2026. The Ankoay women’s team
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The National Handball Championship reaches its climax this Wednesday at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina. In the women’s category, the highly anticipated duel between My-Sah Itasy and THBC Analamanga promises an explosive rematch of the previous final. On the men’s side, Littoral SC Tamatave and HC EST Tuléar will face off for a title
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