2019

S1.E1 ∙ Bon baisers de Bamako

Tue, Mar 05, 2019

From Bamako with love: Birthplace of great sovereigns, Bamako brings its traditions to life to the sound of the griots' kora and the guitars of Vieux Farka Touré, son of the legendary Ali Farka Touré. Mali may have suffered from war but its youth continues to look outwards, towards the wider world and modernity.

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S1.E2 ∙ Bons baisers d'Abidjan

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

From Abidjan with love Buzzing and innovative, the energy of Abidjan always impresses. An identity captured daily by the photographer Joana Choumali. Côte d'Ivoire's largest city is also the capital of African reggae. In the working class district of Yopougon, Tiken Jah Fakoly has dedicated a building to the glory of the Rastafarian philosophy.

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S1.E3 ∙ Bon baiers de Dakar, a bientot!

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In the far west of the African continent, endowed with the most beautiful beaches and unique spots for surfers, Dakar is bubbling between historic districts and a city in full change. Symbol of an entire continent, the emblematic Renaissance Monument, erected by architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, overlooks the city. The capital is the breeding ground for the country's artistic and cultural scene, it inspires musicians like Baaba Maal and Marema Fall, or even Docta, graffiti artist.

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S1.E4 ∙ Bons baisers de Cotonou

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

From Cotonou with love From Lake Nokoué to Ganvié, via the Gate of No-Return in Ouidah or the Great Mosque of Porto-Novo, Cotonou remains forever marked by memories of slavery. But the capital city of Benin is also the birthplace of voodoo, celebrated through the songs of the Gangbé Brass Band.

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S1.E5 ∙ Bons baisers de Kigali

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

From Kigali with love: Miraculously surviving its tragic past, Kigali now looks to the future. This determination, borne by the city's resolutely optimistic young generation, has made it the new African Eldorado. The city of a thousand hills is also heaven for cyclists, notably those of the Rwandan national team, headed by Félix Sempoma.

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S1.E6 ∙ Bons baisers de Ouagadougou

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

From Ouagadougou with love: More often simply called Ouaga, the influence of Burkina Faso's capital is largely down to its vibrant cultural life and notably its innumerable festivals, including the renowned Fespaco. A commitment and policy that still bear the stamp of Thomas Sankara, whose revolutionary ideas continue to be nurtured by his heirs.

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S1.E7 ∙ Bon baisers de Brazzaville

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

From Brazzaville with love: Capital of the Republic of the Congo, "Brazza the Green" stretches along the right bank of the Congo River, opposite Kinshasa. Rumba, once proudly embodied by Edo Ganga, participates in creating the city's heady beat and warm ambiance, as do the mischievous dandies known as "sapeurs", and the wrestlers.

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S1.E8 ∙ Bons baisers de Yaoundé

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

From Yaoundé with love: Capital of diversity, Yaoundé's uniqueness comes from its innumerable cultural identities. A wealth recounted by Jean-Emmanuel Pondi, a political analyst loquacious about the history of Cameroon. The city of seven hills was forged by its enterprising young generation, such as Olivier Madiba, creator of the first 100% local video game.

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