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Freedom of speech (Finland 100) / Pirfest

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As part of Finland’s 100 year celebrations, Pirfest the association of festivals in the Pirkanmaa region, launched a series of videos representing the member festivals and their views on the freedom of speech in Finland. The video about Fest Afrika and the 2017 festival theme “Voices to be heard” emphasizes the importance of also minorities having their voices heard in Finnish society.

Video production: Reunamedia (Sami Lindfors, Ida Tokola, Ilana Pantzar, Miikka Varila)

Sananvapauden tarina artwork in the intro: Ville Färsaaret

Music:
Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble – Djigbo (N. Saizonou)
Malang Cissokho – Simbo
Afrotysonia – No more

Thank you!

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Thank you everyone who came to celebrate Fest Afrika 2015 with us!!! Here’s some souvenirs to take with you until next time. Big big thanks to Raja Records for putting the video together so fast, thanks to Paleface for the support and of course thanks to all the wonderful artists:

, Songhoy Blues, Mzungu Kichaa, Moussa Diallo, Dawda Jobarteh, Zakala Musica, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble, Jali Madi, Saïsba, Mama Longhorn, Hilton Marowa, 40100 Afrikka, Afro Jam & Vimmart ry, Njara Rasolo, Dj Cliff Magori Ogutu, Dj Lulu, Dj George MTV, Afrikka Suomessa/The African Presence in Finland @ Työväenmuseo Werstas and all the others who made this year’s festival happen and extra special!

Festival opening

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Fest Afrika 2015 opens at Koskikeskus mall with both live and recorded music, singing and dancing, and a possibility to try out African instruments.

This year’s festival will be opened by Olli-Poika Parviainen, member of parliament and Tampere city council. After that, there will be short performances by the artists participating in the Nordic Queens dance project.

Menard Mponda

Menard Mponda

Come and join in the fun, get the latest info about the festival events and meet the artistic director Menard Mponda, and maybe also some artists performing at this year’s festival…

WELCOME!