Biennale Euro-Africa – Montpelier

In october 2025 the first Jukwaa encounter happened in France during the Euro-Africa Biennale in Montpelier and was centered around 3 artistic exchanges.

Jacques Nkinzingabo (Rwanda), photographer, DJ, and music producer, worked with Cedrick Eymenier (France), also a photographer and music producer, for over a week. Together, they created the audiovisual installation “Entre nous”, centred around Lake Kivu, and interrogating more global issues like access to water. The installation was presented during “Nuit des Ateliers at Halle Tropisme”
Jacques Nkinzingabo also presented a solo exhibition during the Biennale, “The country in progress” at Hôtel d’Aurès and recorded a dj set at Piñata Radio.

Kenny Mirasano (Rwanda) singer, actor and songwriter worked with musician Karl Moussavou-Pambou. Karl worked with Kenny on the preparation of his concert “Yewe Muntu” presented for the first time in France at halle Tropisme.

Lyynduh (Rwanda) DJ collaborated with Piñata Radio and local djs (Dj Kbira and System Sol) to co-organize DJ workshops for women.

She also performed for the closing event of the Euro-Africa Biennale at Halle Tropisme and recorded a set at Piñata Radio.