Dominican music legend Ophelia has been invited to perform at the 14th edition of the Forum International des Femmes Entreprenantes et Dynamiques (FIED) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from November 25–30, 2025. This prestigious invitation follows the release of her reggae anthem ‘Burkinabe Rise,’ a powerful tribute to the resilience and aspirations of the Burkinabe people. FIED 2025, a leading pan-African event, focuses on women’s leadership, industrialization, and the promotion of local products as key drivers of Africa’s economic future. The forum will host women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and development partners for panels, workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment across the continent. Ophelia’s performance of ‘Burkinabe Rise’ will be a highlight of the forum’s cultural program, symbolizing unity between Africa and its diaspora. Known as Dominica’s ‘Queen of Cadence-lypso,’ Ophelia has long been celebrated for her socially conscious music and unique Creole vocal style. Her participation in FIED 2025 is expected to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the Caribbean and West Africa while showcasing Dominica’s rich musical heritage. Ophelia described the invitation as a ‘bridge between Roseau and Ouagadougou,’ emphasizing the song’s message of solidarity with Africa’s fight for justice, economic freedom, and cultural pride.
Dominica’s Cadence-lypso Queen Ophelia invited to major women’s leadership forum in Burkina Faso
