{"id":6185,"date":"2026-04-12T06:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iafricafestival.com\/?page_id=6185"},"modified":"2026-04-12T07:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:06:55","slug":"yangambi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iafricafestival.com\/fr\/yangambi\/","title":{"rendered":"Yangambi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid about-us-section-page vc_custom_1772793098367 vc_row-69a6c15c56571 vc_column-gap-20 vc_row-o-full-height vc_row-o-columns-middle vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_row-6ad8a10d05d03\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  heading-block-inner-page\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"page-heading\">Yangambi<\/h2>\n<div class=\"para-text tac\">\n<div>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Yangambi<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">is a cultural organization dedicated to promoting and presenting contemporary African art and culture. Working across film, performing arts, and visual arts, we create space for African artists and storytellers to share their work in the Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><section data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_section about-inner vc_custom_1772794632595 vc_section- vc_section-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-6ad8a10d063bf\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_row-6ad8a10d064d1\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  about-section-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"about-container\">\n<div class=\"about-heading\"><strong>History and Background:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"about-para-text\">The iAfrica Festival emerged from humble beginnings in 2016 and has since evolved into a prominent cultural event in the Netherlands. Initially conceived as a small initiative, the festival quickly gained traction, attracting a growing audience eager to explore the richness of African cinema. Over the years, it has expanded its reach and impact, becoming an annual highlight for film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and cultural enthusiasts alike.<\/div>\n<div class=\"about-heading\"><strong>Information about Yangambi Foundation:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"about-para-text\">The Yangambi Foundation, established in 2014, is dedicated to promoting, producing, and disseminating contemporary African art and culture. With a specific focus on film and performing arts, the foundation provides a platform for African artists and filmmakers to showcase their talents to a Dutch audience. Through its various initiatives, including the iAfrica Film Festival, Yangambi aims to bridge cultural divides and foster greater understanding and appreciation for African art and culture.<\/div>\n<div class=\"about-heading\"><strong>Founders&#8217; Profiles:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"about-para-text\">The driving force behind the iAfrica Film Festival are its founders, Dady Kiyangi and Ang\u00e9lique Mbundu. Dady, with his passion for art and culture, and Ang\u00e9lique, with her rich background in law and the non-profit sector, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the festival. Together, they have played instrumental roles in shaping the festival&#8217;s vision and mission, ensuring its continued success and growth.<\/div>\n<div class=\"about-heading\"><strong>Vision and Mission Statement:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"vision-mission\">\n<div class=\"sec-box\">\n<div class=\"heading-p\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"hea\">Our Vision<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"about-para-text\">The iAfrica Festival is guided by a clear vision and mission to challenge prejudices, dismantle stereotypes, and promote cultural exchange.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sec-box\">\n<div class=\"heading-p\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"hea\">Our Mission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"about-para-text\">To provide a platform for African filmmakers to share their stories with the world, while our mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences through the power of African cinema. We foster greater cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for the diverse narratives and perspectives of the African continent.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Yangambi Yangambi\u00a0is a cultural organization dedicated to promoting and presenting contemporary African art and culture. 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