Author: Youri ( Cannes Reporter )

After the opening of the Cannes 2026 Festival, the festivities continued on May 13th on the beach of the Croisette Beach where The Cannes Blog was invited to follow this great evening designed by Akili Partners. Between festive atmosphere, personalities, music and lifestyle universe, this first Akili Mirari Opening Party brought together more than 300 guests from the world of cinema, fashion, media and influence for one of the most notable events at the beginning of the festival. On 13 May last, the Croisette Beach in Cannes hosted the Opening Party by Akili Mirari, the first major event designed by Akili Partners as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Thought around the Afro Fusion theme, the evening plunged guests into an atmosphere mixing influences of the French Riviera, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Transformed for the occasion, the beach of the Croisette Beach offered several spaces set between lounge, photocall, photo box and presentation of the creations of the designer Imane Ayissi. On the music side, the evening was played by the Mauritian DJ producer G Among the personalities present were Adil Rami, Flora Coquerel, Alicia Aylies, Barbara Pravi, Candice Pascal and Aïssa Maïga, the patron of this first edition. DJ and producer Mosimann Through this evening, Akili Partners confirms its desire to create a new lifestyle and cultural scene during the 15th Cannois, between experience