On the occasion of the Danse 237 festival, organized by the Institut Français of Cameroon, Tchina Ndjidda was invited on the national channel CRTV, alongside Diane Ngassa, in a program hosted by Rose Munjongue. There, he shared his journey, his struggles, and his current artistic projects: Cross and My Future Will Not Be My Past. Two powerful creations, presented on two different stages, yet carrying the same energy: making memory, commitment, and hope resonate. That was the perfect moment for us to dedicate this article to him — and dive deeper into his world.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Born in the 1990s in Yaoundé, Tchina grew up in a family originally from Maroua, in the Far North of Cameroon.
From a very young age, he was passionate about urban dance: popping, breakdance, krump, new-style were his first explorations. A decisive encounter with contemporary dance later redirected his entire path.
He trained with renowned choreographers such as André Takoussa and Moada Yakana, then studied at the University of Yaoundé I in the Department of Performing Arts and Cinema, under the artistic direction of Dr. Tami Guy and Christian Etongo, who taught him the fundamental techniques of artistic performance.
A multidisciplinary artist serving human transformation
Today, Tchina is a multidisciplinary artist: choreographer, dancer, actor, performer, and teacher. He has created several remarkable works, including Beyond Imagination, Time, Ex-piation, and Your Burden.
He received the Goethe-Institut Discovery Prize in 2017, was a semi-finalist on Africa’s Got Talent, and completed a three-year training at École des Sables in Senegal with an “excellent” distinction (2018–2021).
In his solo performance Cross, created in 2021, he tells his own story: that of an artist aspiring to a career in Europe, confronted with hardship, return, shame, and a deep desire for renewal. In this piece, he weaves together traditional dances from Northern Cameroon (Tchawal, Badag) with urban and contemporary movement to express resilience and hope.
Dance and social commitment
Beyond the stage, Tchina is also a dedicated trainer: he runs workshops, often in sensitive contexts (people with disabilities, underprivileged communities), using dance as a tool for social transformation and inclusion.
With his deeply humanistic vision, he embodies what he calls a “mission-art”: every performance is a victory, every workshop an act of change. For Tchina, dance is therapy, resilience in the face of suffering, and a path to balance.
A symbol for Cameroon
Tchina Ndjidda aspires to be a symbol of hope and possibility for Cameroonians, proving that origins, culture, and creativity are powerful assets. By drawing on the heritage of the Far North, he shows how art can be a voice for a better future — especially for the youth of Cameroon.
Pour aller plus loin…
To learn more, explore his current projects, or join his upcoming performances and workshops, visit his website and follow him on social media: Facebook ou Instagram.
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