Goethe-Découverte 2022
Sound: Samy Nkuh
Artist name: Sami Nkuh
Date of Birth: 19.04.1997
Style: Jazz
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 08.07.2022
Contact: samuelnku63@gmail.com
Sami Nkuh, whose real name is Samuel Nkuh Egeh , is passionate about jazz. At the age of 19, he already plays for artists such as: the Nubians, Sanzy Vianney, Laro Njoh ...
Discover very soon on the stage of the Goethe-Institut his modern compositions, open to the cultures of the world.
Dance : Arsène Etaba
Artist name: Arsène Etaba
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 30.09.2022
Contact: etabaarsene0405@gmail.com
Jérôme Arsène Etaba is a symbol of determination.
After his first participation in Goethe-Decouverte, he did not emerge victorious. The young dancer, who is also a Doctoral student in Pharmacy, Biology option; did not hesitate to take part in the competition again and this time won, with a memorable performance on raising awareness.
Theatre: Laurita Ngringeh
Artist name: Laurita Ngringeh
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 14.10.2022
Contact: yadjelorita@yahoo.ca
Laurita Ngringeh is a multi-talented artist from the North-West of Cameroon. She is both a student and a stage director, but above all an actress.Her passion for the seventh art also extends to filmmaking and arts administration.
With a solid background in both film and theatre, Laurita has honed her skills thanks to cutting-edge training in acting techniques and theatrical direction led by renowned experts such as Sidiki Bakaba, Fargass Assande and Aline Steiner.
Visual Arts: Fotale
Artist name: FOTALE
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 01.12.2022
Contact: foguiengerickfotale@gmail.com
After having passed his entrance to the Institute of Fine Arts of Foumban in 2014, Erick Foguieng alias FOTALE obtained a degree in plastic arts and history of art in 2017.His works are a crossroads between literature, and visual arts. Erick paints as he writes and makes each of his works of art a chapter in his story.
Voice: Ukëry
Artist name: Ukëry
Style: World music
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 16.09.2022
Contact: Alexishilarie7@gmail.com
Ukëry, whose real name is Alexandra Rijkarde Mefoumane Lepidi, impressed the jury with her powerful soul voice. At the age of 21, she has already won first prize at the bivoice gospel contest 2020, participated in the final of the BME urban vibe contest and now she's the winner of the Goethe- Découverte 2022.
Ukëry will immerse you in her world, a mix between bikutsi, soul and world music, during her show on the Goethe-Institut stage.
Word-Based Performances: Pen Boy
Artist name: Pen Boy
Date of Birth: 05.06.2001
Style: Slam
Residence: Buea
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 13.05.2022
Contact: tborisalemnge@gmail.com
Boris Taleabong Alemnge A.K.A Pen Boy, came straight from Buea to the Goethe-Découverte 2022 final. At just 21 years old, he impressed the jury with a performance combining poignant texts, costumes and sound effects.
A true Slam and writing enthusiast, he decided to put his law degree to use in the stories he creates and to be a voice for the voiceless and to immerse himself in "artivism".
Comics : Iconart
Artist name: Iconart
Residence: Yaoundé
Show at the Goethe-Institut: 04.11.2022
Contact: evounanicolas@gmail.com
Nicolas Emmanuel Evouna Amougou: A man of many hats. He handles both accounting books and pencils. Talented illustrator, he wants to revolutionize African comics with his narrative techniques.