Co-founded by two Senegalese artists based in New York, Assane Gaye and Ahmad Cissé, the Jollof Films group has been working, since 2022, to promote African cinema and is building itself as a platform to create works with an image for the diaspora. and the lovers of the continent on this side of the Atlantic. For three days, Jollof Films organized the first edition of their festival, at the People’s Forum, one of the city’s cultural areas whose philosophy is to promote minorities. Reporting.
From our correspondent in New York,
The atmosphere is damp in the “Big Apple”, and the fifteen volunteers are rushing to finalize the last details before launching the first screening of the Jollof Films festival, on fans of the 7th African art are eagerly waiting. ” We worked hard to put together this festival: the excitement is at its highest level! », exclaims Ahmad Cissé, one of the co-founders. The buffet of Senegalese specialties is ready and everything can finally begin, to the great delight of the 500 people expected over the three days.
2024-08-16 12:32:07
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