Goethe MobiArts 2025

Jazz, Tanzania

Mubba is a Tanzanian jazz bassist, songwriter, and composer, drawing influence from legends like Richard Bona, Ettiene Mbape, Marcus Miller, Tatu Nane, Jimmy Dludlu, Jonathan Butler, and Hugh Masekela.
His sound seamlessly blends traditional African rhythms with cool, smooth jazz, with the bass guitar often stealing the show of course! This unique fusion allows his music to resonate with diverse cultures across Africa and other corners of the world. We believe that for MobiArts, Mubba’s distinctive style positions him perfectly to collaborate and jam with musicians from different countries while presenting his original works.
King Mubba has, among other performances, played at Sauti za Busara 2024 in Zanzibar, the BC International Jazz Festival 2024 in Kenya, the Evergreen Jazz Festival in Tanzania, Alliance Francaise Dar es Salaam and the Goethe-Institut Tanzania..
Parmi ses prestations, King Mubba a notamment joué à Sauti za Busara 2024 à Zanzibar, au BC International Jazz Festival 2024 au Kenya, à l’Evergreen Jazz Festival en Tanzanie, à l’Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam ainsi qu’au Goethe-Institut Tanzanie. 

Dance, Togo
Born on May 9, 1988, Folli Adjo Delali Estelle began her career as a dancer in 2007, just after obtaining her baccalaureate.
She participated in several dance workshops in various styles (Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Butoh, Classical, etc.).
She also performed in numerous works by choreographers from Togo and abroad, including Farida Lequoy (Reunion Island), David Matamela (South Africa), German choreographers Stéphanie Tiersch and Regina Georges, Frenchman Alexandre Castres, Patrick Gbakénou, Nathalie De Souza, Maria Del Pilar Tabernero De Souza, Raouf Tchakondo, Nadège Ametogbe (Togo), Ervi Sirèn (Finland), Cecilia Eliceche (Argentina), and Sandrina Lindgren (Sweden).
A pivotal moment in her career came from her encounter with Togolese choreographer Samuel Zikponou, with whom she explored performance art, cultural fusion in movement, and dramaturgy in dance.
By 2010, she was involved in nearly every major dance creation in Togo. In April 2011, she participated in an international gathering of African dancers at the École des Sables in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal—an event initiated by Souleymane Koly and Germaine Acogny, with the support of the Goethe-Institut.
In December 2011, Togolese choreographer Flora Théfaine (based in Nantes) cast her in the piece Plissée Soleil during the “Divinités Noires” festival in Lomé, which was later performed three times in France.
In 2012 and 2013, she took part in the first two editions of the Afrik Urbanart contemporary dance festival in Abidjan, and attended a dance workshop with German choreographer Felix Bürkle, organized by Compagnie N'Soleh and the Goethe-Institut Abidjan.
Togolese director and actor Marc Agbedjidji noticed her on stage and cast her as dancer and actress in Deux tickets pour le paradis, a play by French writer Jean-Paul Alègre. This role earned her further acclaim in Togo, Benin, Cameroon (at the “Scène d’Ébène” festival in June 2013), and in Lyon, France, in 2016.
She continues to collaborate with various dancers, choreographers, and directors.
In 2015 and 2016, she participated in two creative residencies in Accra, Ghana, with Kuyum Art Company and American artist Kenturah Davis, in partnership with the Alliance Française.
In December 2016, she was selected through an audition for a solo piece SHE POEMS by Spanish choreographer Aida Colmenero Diaz. This piece allowed her to assert herself, express her pain, emotions, and experiences, while gaining even greater visibility internationally.

Slam, Cameroon

Penboy is a talented spoken word poet from Cameroon, known for using his words to express his views on social and political issues, particularly the Anglophone crisis in his home country.
His real name is Taleabong Boris Alemnge and he started honing his skills as a spoken word poet in 2018 while studying law at the University of Buea. Penboy's poetry is not just about entertainment; he's also a voice for his generation, advocating for marginalized groups and promoting social change. He has written and performed for several events & institutions across Cameroon, released several digital poetry albums & singles, hosted several shows while acting as coordinator for the STAGE LIFE GROUP, an organization he cofounded with a vision to promote, foster & valorize oral literature in Africa. As a multi-award-winning poet, Penboy has received recognition for his work, including emerging winner of the World Bank Youth Act on Education Spoken Word Contest, Goethe Decouverte 2023, finalist and third-place winner of the National Artistic Competition hosted by the Conseil Nouveau Sommet Afrique France etc. Asides this, he is also a creativity coach, helping individuals and organizations nurture their artistic potential through trainings, workshops & private coaching.

Performance, Namibia

Angelina Akawa, professionally known as Zingerwingz, is a versatile Namibian artist whose work spans music, theatre, and education, blending classical, contemporary, and traditional influences.
With a Grade 6 Singing Certificate in Music Performance from Trinity College London, Angelina is celebrated for her vocal versatility and ability to seamlessly integrate diverse influences into her storytelling, which is deeply inspired by societal and cultural narratives, her Christian faith, and her own background. Angelina’s artistry extends to theatre and theatre education, having studied Performing Arts with Drama at the College of the Arts. She has taught at various institutions, including the College of the Arts, Born A Star Academy, and Windhoek International School, where she has worked as an MYP Theatre and EAL teacher. Her contribution to the theatre scene includes participation in projects such as the Interactive Black Box Installation 2020, co-produced by the National Theatre of Namibia and Goethe-Institut, and performances at the Otjomuise Live Arts Festival, among others. Her solo theatre project, Hekelelekwa, debuted in Ludwigsburg, Germany, in 2023, highlighting her ability to merge music and drama to explore profound cultural and spiritual themes. In addition to her extensive performance history, Angelina has had successful music concerts featuring her own original compositions with her band . In 2024, she performed at the prestigious Moers Jazz Festival in Germany as part of a trio with saxophone, double bass, and herself on ukulele. That same year, as a member of the Stolen Moments Band, she contributed to reviving untold Namibian music and history through performances at the Independence Memorial Museum and a tour of Namibian high schools. She also composed a choral theme song for the 11th IPBES International Conference, performed by a 10-piece vocal ensemble that she is part of. Angelina continues to expand her artistic and intellectual contributions recently being featured in Sax in the City, a fusion concert alongside German saxophonist Theresia Philipp and the local band The Yesterdaye and also performing poetry at the Independence Concert, further showcasing her dynamic presence as a multidisciplinary artist. In addition, she participated as a panelist in a discussion about performing arts as a lucrative career in Namibia, reinforcing her engagement in cultural and artistic discourse. Angelina’s multilingual songwriting in English and Oshiwambo celebrates Namibia’s linguistic diversity, while her Christian faith adds depth and resonance to her artistic expression. Her work reflects a seamless blend of classical training, cultural pride, and spiritual devotion, offering audiences compelling and transformative artistic experiences that celebrate diversity and evoke emotion both locally and globally.