Capoeira : Time for realization!

Resolutely committed to the promotion and development of Capoeira, Mestre MamoudouFassassi est à la conquête de l’Afrique. He wants to see the countries of the continent join hands for the influence of this martial art. Reason why, the president of the Capoeira Benin Association undertakes several concrete actions. The last dates back to 25 September 2022 where he started a new stage of his tour in Africa.

After laying the foundations in Togo, le Béninois Mestre MamoudouFassassi multiplie de nouvelles actions fortes. Without much support, He surendered, indeed, in Angola since 25 September 2022 to meet several Capoeira groups, authorities and put marks. So, c’est dans ce cadre que Mestre MamoudouFassassi a tenu d’importantes rencontres dont les résolutions sont bonnes pour la naissance d’une confédération réunissant plusieurs pays d’Afrique. The discussions also focused on the upcoming organization of the African Capoeira Championship, although with the groups but also with different personalities..

“As one of the first African Mestre of Capoeira, my goals were to get to know the other Capoeira groups on the African continent better. It was therefore essential to exchange with the other groups of our continent in order to better organize the future of our discipline.. I met, for this purpose, the Capoeira Brasil group which is part of the largest Capoeira group in Brazil and in the world and the Cordão de Ouro group. And, without forgetting the Herança Cultural de Capoeira group. What about Abada Capoeira groups?, Terrerro Capoeira, Capoeira Mandara, FICAG, trick… and exchanges with Mestre Salario from Brazil also passing through Luanda », he shifted while indicating "Better, I was on several other activities including grade passages, training workshops, etc. The icing on the cake, is that the groups have joined this capoeira development initiative”

To better refine the ideas and finalize all this, Mestre MamoudouFassassi a du boucler un mois de séjour à Luanda, the Angolan capital. So better days are coming for African capoeira. " Step by step, everything will be done for the influence of the sport in Africa », a conclu Mestre MamoudouFassass

i.Edmond HOUESSIKINDE