The Goethe MobiArts project is a cultural program by the Goethe-Institut that enables artists from sub-Saharan Africa to tour the continent through its network of institutes and to enter dialogue with the local scenes. The performing art disciplines concerned include storytelling, dance, music, poetry-slam, and theatre.

The aims of the Goethe MobiArts project are to promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, to access new audiences and markets for African artists, to promote talents from the region and their careers, and to the develop South-South cooperation.
For the 2024 edition, four artists from a variety of disciplines and from different geographical and linguistic areas of the continent have been selected: Checkmate Mido (rap & slam, Kenya), Aneth Silva (dance, Angola), Keenan Meyer (pianist, South Africa) and Skriim (electro music, Cameroon). 

Under the coordination of the Goethe-Institut Yaounde and the Goethe-Institut Abidjan, each artist will have four performances in four different countries between August and November 2024.

KEENAN MEYER    Pianist, South Africa
Keenan Meyer is a South African pianist and composer renowned for his captivating performances and innovative compositions. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Meyer’s musical journey began at a young age, when he showed deep interest in music. His natural rhythmic sense and ear for melodies led his parents to enrol him in piano lessons in 2007. As he progressed in his studies, his exceptional talent became increasingly evident. He attended the National School of the Arts, where he won multiple awards, earning recognition for his dedication and unwavering commitment to his craft. His pursuit of excellence led him to enrol at the University of Pretoria, where he studied under the tutelage of acclaimed pianists. Through his performances, he seeks to inspire others, bridge cultural divides, and share the power of music.

For his Goethe MobiArts tour, he will start in Johannesburg on 06.09.2024 and later continue to Abidjan on 31.10.2024, Accra on 06.11.2024 and Kigali on 09.11.2024