Reported by SwanoDown
On April 25, 2026, FAMBUL will bring the richness of African storytelling to the heart of New York City with its signature event, STORIE STORIE: An African Storytelling Experience on Broadway. Set to take place at 210 W 50th Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the family-friendly event is designed to celebrate culture, identity, and the power of narrative through a dynamic live experience.
At its core, STORIE STORIE is more than a performance. It is an intentional cultural moment that reflects FAMBUL’s broader mission to connect African creatives with global audiences. Rooted in the traditions of oral storytelling, the event blends music, spoken word, and performance to create an immersive environment where stories are not just told, but felt.
The showcase will feature hip-hop artist and storyteller Alim Kamara, alongside a lineup of talented contributors including Namina Forna, Ballet Fe Sa, and Marion Grey. Together, they represent a cross section of voices that embody both the depth and diversity of African and diasporic storytelling traditions.
FAMBUL, the organization behind the event, was founded with a clear purpose: to build bridges between Africa and its global diaspora through creative expression and community engagement. By curating experiences like STORIE STORIE, the organization creates platforms where culture can be shared authentically while opening doors for collaboration, visibility, and long-term growth within the creative economy.
Hailing from Sierra Leone, leading this vision is Abubakr Dumbuya, founder of FAMBUL and Executive Producer of the show. A finance professional with a background in investment banking and capital markets at major Wall Street institutions, Dumbuya brings a strategic and global perspective to the creative space. His work is driven by a commitment to elevating African talent and ensuring that creatives have access to the networks and opportunities needed to thrive internationally.
Under his leadership, FAMBUL has positioned itself as a cultural connector, merging business acumen with artistic vision. Events like STORIE STORIE are a direct reflection of that approach, combining high quality production with meaningful cultural storytelling.
As anticipation builds, the event stands as a testament to the growing influence of African creatives worldwide. Through FAMBUL’s work, storytelling becomes more than art. It becomes a vehicle for identity, empowerment, and global connection.
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