From November 23 to December 23, 2025, the Alliance Française de Banjul will welcome visual artist and photographer Lorraine Turci for her second residency at the Alliance. Lorraine first joined us for a photography residency in April–May 2024, and we are thrilled to have her return to continue her creative journey in Banjul. During this […]
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From October 27 to November 20, 2025, the Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes Lena Nian — photographer, visual artist, and creative director — as part of the Peanut Queens Residency, in collaboration with the Khoros Film Festival. An Artist Between Worlds Born in Sweden to a Gambian father and Swedish mother, Lena Nian’s work explores […]
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From October 27 to November 20, 2025, the Alliance Française de Banjul will host Gambian director and producer Martha Manga for the Peanut Queens Residency, organized in collaboration with the Khoros Film Foundation. A Voice for Authentic African Narratives A passionate filmmaker since 2022, Martha Manga has directed several short films and a documentary in […]
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From October 27 to November 20, 2025, actress, gender advocate, and storyteller Aji Isatou Nyan joins the Peanut Queens Residency at the Alliance Française de Banjul, in partnership with the Khoros Film Festival. An Artist Who Gives Voice to Women’s Stories Aji Isatou Nyan is an actress, gender advocate, and storyteller who believes deeply in […]
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Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes Mickaëla Ramata Jacqueton in December 2025 for a textile residency focused on encounter and transmission of artisanal know-how. From cardboard to the loom It all started with a high school project on a flat loom… made of cardboard. This first experience marked the beginning of Mickaëla Ramata Jacqueton’s journey into […]
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The Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes, from September 22nd to October 16th, 2025, artist Cécile Cée for a creative comics residency, in collaboration with Annick Kamgang. An Artist Between Intimacy and Social Engagement Cécile Cée, a graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Paris, explores intimate and social subjects through photography and comics. Her first graphic novel, […]
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Portraits of Gambian Women in Comics From September 22nd to October 16th, 2025, the Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes artist Annick Kamgang (aka Kam) for a creative residency focused on comics, alongside Cécile Cée. An Artist Committed to African Struggles Annick Kamgang, known for her work at the intersection of art and activism, draws from […]
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Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes Françoise Le Brusque, student at Gobelins, as part of a cross-residency alongside Batch Samba Njie and Aminata Khoussa. Between fantasy and experimentation Françoise Le Brusque, a second-year Game Art student at École des Gobelins, draws her creative inspiration from exploring fantasy and folklore. Her artistic universe builds around these timeless […]
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Alliance Française de Banjul welcomes Senegalese creator Aminata Khoussa as part of a cross-residency with École des Gobelins, alongside Batch Samba Njie and Françoise Le Brusque. Telling Africa’s story through animation Aminata Khoussa uses 2D animation and stop motion to bring African cultures to life. This Senegalese content creator and voice-over artist develops educational and […]
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The Alliance Française de Banjul presents a cross-residency program in partnership with Gobelins School, welcoming Gambian designer Batch Samba Njie alongside artists Aminata Khoussa and Françoise Le Brusque for a collaborative animation project. A Pioneer of Gambian Animation Batch Samba Njie, 27, is a Gambian graphic designer, 2D animator, and video editor. He is the […]
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