The cultural gala was held on Saturday evening, September 5, 2026, at Centre Castel in Sainte-Marie. Featured artists included X-Maleya, Armand Biyag, Olivier De Clovis, Jinette Kelsun, and Adela Bikim.
The gala also included several award presentations. Paul Mandeng received the BABAMNA Mpodol Award for his visionary leadership. As the award’s official sponsor, Mbai Bassa Community pledged at least $2000 toward an eligible community project of his choice. BABAMNA Excellence Leadership Awards recognized Thomas Guerlain Ngueha and Bienvenu Tona Billong for exceptional leadership, and cultural committee members Paul Mandeng, Benjamin Booh, and Ben Bekok for their outstanding work organizing educational sessions on Bassa Bati Mpo’o culture and traditions.
