Luanda:An all-star ensemble of African music legends, including Angola's Sam Mangwana, Senegal's Youssou N'Dour, and the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lokua Kanza, is set to debut an official anthem at the opening of the Luanda Biennial on Thursday.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the exclusive track aims to promote continental unity and peace. It features vocal contributions from a diverse group of artists, including Lokua Kanza from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Anabela Aya from Angola, Mbilia Bel (DRC), Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon), Sekouba Bambino (Guinea-Conakry), Ally Kiba (Tanzania), and Zina Daoudia (Morocco).
The biennial, which spans two days, is part of the Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence, focusing on the theme "Strengthening Water Governance in Africa as an Instrument for Conflict Prevention, Mediation and Resolution." This theme is aligned with the African Union's Agenda 2063 objectives for sustainable water and sanitation access.
The event is co-hosted by the Angolan government in collaboration with the African Union and UNESCO, emphasizing its significance in promoting peace and sustainability across the continent.
