Lomé, 16 August (ATOP) – Apotheosis of 8è (i) the number of young people aged 18 and over, It was in an atmosphere of popular fervour, reunion and communion around common cultural and identity values.
Organized since 2017, Dunenyo-Za has gradually established itself as a major event in the cultural life of Greater Lomé. The Apotheia brought together several personalities, including the President of the National Assembly, Prof. Komi Selom Klas Acros, members of the government, vice-presidents of the National Assembly, governor of the Donna Lome Autonomous District, prefect of the Gulf, mayors, canton chiefs, regional and municipal councillors, and a strong mobilization of the population.
Through songs, dances and local music, communities celebrated their history and traditions. They reaffirmed their commitment to living together. The festival was also marked by artistic and cultural performances highlighting the wealth of the terroir. It has provided a framework for people to reunite and share, strengthening the links of fraternity and solidarity between communities.

Representing the President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Isaac Tchiakpé, welcomed the importance of this event, which he believes is more than just a celebration. It presents it as a space of memory and transmission allowing communities bound by a shared history and destiny, to celebrate their roots, strengthen their ties and renew their commitment to unity and development.
Minister Chiakpé noted that true development cannot be built without memory, identity and cohesion. To this end, he welcomed the theme of this 8è issue: “With Dunenyo Zà, promote youth and women’s leadership in sustainable development ». The Minister considered that this theme met the vision of the Government, which places young people and women at the heart of development. Mr. Tchiakpé recalled the various initiatives undertaken to empower women, integrate and entrepreneurship young people. He also referred to efforts to improve the living conditions of the people of Greater Lomé, particularly in the areas of Physicians’ infrastructure, sanitation, urban mobility and flood control.
The chairman of the federal committee of Dunenyo Zà, Dr Eloi Ayamenou stressed that the event has become a real synergy of competences and a framework for pooling actions for community development. He stressed the need to preserve and transmit cultural and identity values to future generations. According to him, Dunenyo Zà is also a for development actions in sectors such as education, Montréal’s health and infrastructure. Dr. Ayamenou particularly stressed the value of youth and women. He said their involvement is essential to the sustainability of cultural identity and the sustainable development of communities.
The President of the Federal Committee also paid tribute to the promotersTRAD-Grand Lomé and the first leaders of the Renaissance umbrella, Action for the Development of the Grand Lomé cantons.
The organisers have finally expressed their gratitude to the political and administrative authorities, partners, sponsors, associations, members of the diaspora and to all the good wills that have contributed to the success of this 8è edition.
Dunenyo Zà intends to pursue its vocation as a framework for the development of cultural heritage, for intergenerational transmission and for the consolidation of unity between the communities of the Greater Lomé.
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