Africa2020 Live! was the musical highlight of Africa2020 Season. Through a series of electro, rap, hip-hop and afrobeat concerts, this celebratory event was an opportunity to showcase the dynamic energy and creativity of these modern musical styles. 

The Season is a platform for shared discussions on the state of the contemporary societies which, beyond Africa, resonate with France and the rest of the world. Focused on the production and dissemination of thought, the Sommet de Septembre (September Summit) placed an emphasis on intellectual production and the transcendence of ideas through a series of forums and conversations.

From the dissemination of knowledge to systems of disobedience, via history, memory, archives, economic issues, territory and citizenship, the role of women in African societies was given pride of place for Africa2020 Season.

As the Season was designed as a platform for learning and participatory knowledge production, education was central to Africa2020 Season. This desire to share was materialised through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sport. 

Hosted by a cultural institution, each Headquarters (QG) was designed as a small “pop-up” pan-African cultural centre featuring several multidisciplinary projects (exhibitions, performances, concerns, film screenings, round tables, masterclasses, creative workshops, culinary experiences). 

For centuries, Africa has used visual, spoken and written forms, both material and immaterial, to share ideas and knowledge. 

Today, the continent is sharing this role of transmission with new media born out of digital innovations.

Designed around the major challenges of the 21st century, the Africa2020 Season presented perspectives from African civil society and its recent diaspora in all areas of activity. This Season was focused on innovation in the arts, sciences, technology, entrepreneurship and economy. 

For this exceptional event organised in close partnership with Africa2020 Season, the Biennale invited each of the 12 teams to host African artists in residence in their area in order to foster collaboration.

The Centre des Monuments Nationaux invited Ghanaian artist El Anatsui to the Conciergerie for his first monographic exhibition in France.

Designed around the major challenges of the 21st century, the Africa2020 Season presented perspectives from African civil society and its recent diaspora in all areas of activity. This Season was focused on innovation in the arts, sciences, technology, entrepreneurship and economy.