The second edition of the Rue des Étoiles took place in Ouagadougou on November 13, 2026, where 100 Burkinabé and foreign personalities were honored by the Académie des Sotigui. This ceremony aims to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, ranging from culture and sports to economics and citizenship. The event celebrated diverse personalities with various profiles and commitments.
The honored personalities come from various domains, including arts and culture, gender, pan-African leadership, sports and leisure, endogenous knowledge, and sciences and techniques. Members of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) were also among the recipients. Notable figures such as chef Dozo Yacouba Drabo, known as Le-Bonck, Professor Serge Théophile Balima, and the late Yacouba Traoré were recognized.
The sports world was represented by personalities like Kassoum Ouédraogo, also known as Zico, Charles Kaboré, Rahim Ouédraogo, Georges Weah, and Abedi Ayew, nicknamed Abedi Pelé. This initiative not only acknowledges individual achievements but also celebrates the knowledge and values passed down from generation to generation.
Chef Dozo Yacouba Drabo, honored in the endogenous knowledge category, welcomed this recognition as a tribute that goes beyond his person and concerns the entire Dozo community. He emphasized the importance of continuing to set an example and transmit knowledge as long as one is alive. Drabo also called for the preservation of cultural heritage and traditions inherited from ancestors.
Professor Ilaihola Sabin Lazare Djandjinou, honored in the "Book and Writing" category, expressed his gratitude, stating that this distinction represents both a consecration of his journey and a commitment to the younger generation. He acknowledged the responsibility that comes with being a model for young people in terms of excellence and quality.
The actress and comedian Delphine Ouattara, also honored, praised the work of the organizing committee and the scientific committee. She expressed her recognition to all cultural actors and people mobilized to celebrate the distinguished personalities. Through the Rue des Étoiles, the Académie des Sotigui aims to make recognition of merit a lever for valuing talents and commitments.
The steles dedicated to the honored personalities, installed on Kwame-Nkrumah Avenue, are equipped with QR codes that allow visitors to consult the paths of the figures thus honored. This provides an opportunity for the public to learn about and appreciate the achievements of these remarkable individuals. The Académie des Sotigui's initiative promotes the recognition and celebration of outstanding contributions to society.
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- The Académie des Sotigui honors 100 personalities from various fields at the 2nd edition of Rue des Étoiles in Ouagadougou.
