Ki Yi M'Bock, Cultural center in Cocody, Ivory Coast.
Ki Yi M'Bock is an arts center with gallery spaces, indoor and outdoor theaters spread across a large compound. The various rooms and grounds host different types of performances, exhibitions, and artistic events throughout the year.
The center was founded in 1985 by a Cameroonian artist and developed from a university research initiative into a professional institution. Over time it became known for supporting artists across the continent and presenting their work to wider audiences.
The center brings together artists from across Africa who work and create together in shared spaces. The work here explores social questions through performance, sculpture, and music that draw from many African traditions.
Check what events are scheduled during your visit, as programming changes regularly throughout the year. The outdoor gardens and public areas can be explored, though some spaces may be reserved for rehearsals or private events.
The center creates performances using large wooden and fabric puppets, including stilt puppets brought from Mali. These figures are used to tell stories about social and political issues in ways that capture audiences' attention.
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