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The 10th
Kankurang Festival Anniversary

 ðŸŽ¶  Opening Announcement
           Jaliba Kuyateh  ðŸŽ¶ 

The legendary Jaliba Kuyateh,

The King of Kora,

will open the 10th Anniversary Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival with a special performance.

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  • Opening performance:

  • 22 January 2027

Image:Gambiana 

Plans for the 10th Anniversary are Officially Underway

The Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival marks a major milestone in January 2027, celebrating ten years since the festival’s revival.​​

 Festival

Friday 21 – Monday 24 January 2027

Extended to four days of masquerades, music, storytelling, and community celebration, marking ten years of cultural renewal in Janjanbureh.

Start planning and booking early for one of West Africa’s most powerful heritage festivals.

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Put the dates in your diary now!

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See you in Janjanbureh — 22 to 24 January 2027.

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