By: Alex Adi
The vibrant ECOFEST arts and culture festival in Dakar, Senegal, displayed West African artists’ exceptional talent in painting, photography, and sculpture. GBCNEWS captured the stunning moments, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich creative landscape.
The festival became a platform for artists to express their unique perspectives, celebrating West Africa’s cultural diversity and artistic flair.
Renowned Senegalese art critic and curator, Massamba Mbaye, eloquently captured the essence of art as a transcendent force that reasserts reality’s presence. Through visual storytelling, art preserves traditions, fosters social cohesion, and cements cultural identity.
West African artists responded to the ECOFEST theme, “Political Changes and Crises in West Africa: What Can Culture Do,” with captivating works depicting their unique perspectives.
Representing countries including Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Cote D’Ivoire, The Gambia, and Nigeria, they wove compelling narratives promoting peace, harmony, and regional unity.
The event seamlessly blended heritage-based skills with cutting-edge digital innovation, highlighting the power of art to shape West Africa’s future. Art enthusiasts were unanimous in their praise for the captivating designs, emphasizing that African artists deserve support to share the continent’s rich narrative through their unique creative lens.
The art competition was a highlight of ECOFEST’s vibrant program, which promises an unforgettable blend of live performances, captivating craft exhibitions, and thought-provoking film screenings.
