Goethe-Découverte 2026

Amady GD 26 © Goethe-Institut Kamerun

Surname: Michele Amba Belinga
Artist name: Amady
Residence: Douala
Concert date: 11.09.2026
Venue: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact: culturacameroon@gmail.com

Michèle Amba Belinga is a young Cameroonian balafon artist, widely recognized as one of the rising stars of Cameroonian music. Winner of the Goethe‑Discovery Prize 2026 and recipient of several other awards, she is establishing herself on both the national and international stage.
Her artistic practice blends African traditions with contemporary influences such as jazz. Through the balafon, she creates a universal music that reflects themes of identity, transmission, and hope.
Deeply committed to her art, she works to promote African cultures and to pass them on to younger generations.

EkryturGD 26 ©Goethe-Institut Kamerun

Surname: Essama Ella
Artist name: EKRYTUR
Residence: Yaoundé
Show: 09.10.2026
Venue: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact: gabrielella111@gmail.com

Essama Ella is a Cameroonian choreographer, performer, and circus artist, passionate about creating dialogues between urban, contemporary, and traditional dances. Trained between 2019 and 2023 by both local and international professionals, he has developed a hybrid, sensitive, and grounded choreographic style.

Winner of several national and international competitions, he is distinguished by his energy and creativity. He has performed at major events such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021. He also serves as the artistic director and choreographer of the company EX‑KRYTUR.

Moose GD26 © Goethe Institut Kamerun

Surname: Evan Boris Nhyomog Lyonga
Artist name: Moose Lyon
Residence: Douala
Performance date: 07.08.2026
Venue: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contacts: lyongaboris170@gmail.com

Nhyomog Lyonga Evan Boris, also known as Moose Lyon, is a theatre artist who graduated from the University of Yaoundé I, Department of Performing Arts and Cinematography. He began his career in 2015 and has since established himself as a versatile artist. Over the years, Evan has made a significant impact on both theatre and cinema, contributing to the industry at the national level.

Notue GD26 © Goethe Institut Kamerun

Surname: Yves Borel Djopnang Notue
Artist name: Notue
Residence: Foumban
Opening date: 04.12.2026
Venue: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact: noottuuee@gmail.com

Djopnang Notue Yves Borel, born in Bandjoun, is a young Cameroonian visual artist. Specializing in engraving, painting, and sculpture, his work explores the breadth of human capacity — balancing strength, fragility, and resilience. His artistic achievements have earned him recognition as Laureate of the COJES of doual’art, recipient of the Second Pascal Mathyne Tayou Prize, and the Goethe‑Discovery Award. Through material and gesture, he develops a visual language that places the human experience at the heart of his creative practice.

Prax GD26 © Goethe Institut Kamerun

Surname : Praxcedis Wainko Mbi
Artist name : PRAX
Residence : Buea
Concert date : 29.08.2025
Venue : Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact : mbiwainko@gmail.com

Mbi Praxcedis Wainko is a Cameroonian artist and composer who began writing music as a teenager, starting her musical journey in school and church choirs where she developed her vocal ability and passion for performance. Around 2020, she began performing covers while building her stage presence through competitions and events in Buea, Douala, and Yaoundé. Praxcedis has since performed on numerous stages across the Southwest Region, gaining valuable experience as a live performer. This journey has earned her recognition, including being a finalist in the Truce Music Contest in 2022 and winning second place at the Mustard Seed Talent Show in 2025.

Elsymphonie GD26 © Goethe Institut Kamerun

Surname: Marie Elise Ebinembegne Etoundi
Artist name: Elsymphonie
Style: Slam
Residence: Yaoundé
Show Date: 03.07.2026
Venue: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact: etoundielsy9@gmail.com

Elsymphonie, whose real name is Ebinembegne Etoundi Marie Elise, is a Cameroonian slam artist. A student of Organizational Communication at ESSTIC, she transforms the stage into a space of awareness and resistance. With her committed pen, she carries the voice of a clear‑sighted youth, refusing silence in the face of social ills.

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS

Nom : Emmanuella Fokou Matho
Nom d'artiste : Em’s
Lieu de résidence : Yaoundé
Date du spectacle : –
Lieu : Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Bastos Yaoundé.
Contact : emmanuellafokou@gmail.com

Sound: Amady

Dance: EKRYTUR

Theatre: Moose Lyon

Visual Arts: Notue

Voice: PRAX

Word-Based Performances: Elsymphonie

Comics: Em’s