On Saturday Shaykh Hisham met with Laurent Gbagbo, the President of Ivory Coast and appeared on a national TV show in prime time. Some people saw Shaykh Hisham in the media and came to ask for his blessings at the TV station.

Shaykh Hisham also attended a highly media publicised event at the National Palaix de Culture, where more than 2,500 people came to see the shaykh.  Shaykh Hisham received traditional gifts from the local community including an expansive green boubou, the flowing robes that are worn by scholars and leaders. This event featured many national Islamic leaders and VIP personalities.