REMA 2026: 9th edition scheduled for October 22-24 focuses on youth and digital
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REMA 2026 in Ouagadougou: the African music industry wants to turn its fans into an economic force (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 9th edition of the Rencontres Musicales Africaines (REMA) will take place in Ouagadougou from 21 to 24 October 2026, focusing on monetising digital audiences, artificial intelligence and professionalising the sector. It will also highlight young people and Burkinabè talent.
REMA 2026: 9th edition scheduled for October 22-24 focuses on youth and digital (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 9th edition of the Rencontres musicales africaines (REMA) will take place from October 22 to 24, 2026 in Ouagadougou, under the theme "Followers: from passive to active". It focuses on youth, artificial intelligence and showcasing five Burkinabè artists.
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