The former Minister of Culture, Abdoul Karim Sango, wrote a book entitled “For culture, I plead“. The work was dedicated this Friday, June 02, 2023 at the Anselme Titianma Sanon Culture House.
The 143-page book titled “For culture, I plead” is authored by Abdoul Karim Sango. He was Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism for three years under the regime of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. It was through his ministerial experience that he was able to write this novel. In his book, Sango highlights culture. For him, culture is the basis of development of any country. He states on page 20 that: “We cannot develop without culture“.
In addition, the author explains how he was appointed in his time as Minister of Culture. He goes on to say that we can put culture at the heart of the fight against terrorism. According to Abdoul Karim Sango, “ I noticed that culture is being neglected by the youth. That’s why I had the idea to write this novel because I want to save the culture of my country. After being Minister of Culture, I relied on these ministerial experiences to realize my dream”.
Sango paid tribute to Bishop Anselme Titianma Sanon and Imam Siaka Sanon of the great mosque of Dioulasso-bâ, sponsors of the dedication ceremony. He says he considers them a source of inspiration.
Bishop Anselme Titianma Sanon and Ahmad Sanogo representing Imam Siaka Sanon thanked and encouraged Abdoul Karim Sango for his fight for the development of the country. They also invited young people to read the book.
Collection of testimonies of Alain Sanou, ex 4th deputy mayor of Bobo, in charge of culture. ” Abdoul Karim Sango is a friend to me. I rubbed shoulders with him a lot when he came to Bobo-Dioulasso as Minister of Culture. When he came to the Guinguetta, he respected everyone, from the biggest to the smallest. I remember him as a great man who revolutionized the world of culture a lot. He marked me a lot during his visits to Bobo, especially when he was Minister of Culture”.
Ben Alassane DAO
