Black Mind Musik, a cultural structure, has officially launched the 2026-2027 session of Expert Zik Tchad. The program aims to professionalize young music producers in Chad by providing them with technical skills and preparing them for the realities of the industry. Ten young producers and productrices of digital music have been selected for the program after an open call for applications and auditions. They come from various cities across the country, including Sarh, Doba, Pala, Abéché, Laï, Kélo, Moundou, and N'Djamena.
The Expert Zik Tchad program is designed to transform the musical potential of the selected young producers into professional skills. The program will run for six months, during which the beneficiaries will receive accompaniment aimed at strengthening their technical competencies and better preparing them for the professional realities of the sector. According to Xavier Baoundoh Djerambeté, artistic director of Black Mind Musik, the program's ambition is to contribute to the emergence of a pool of skills that is not limited to the capital.
The selection of participants from different cities across Chad is a deliberate effort to promote diversity and inclusivity. Baoundoh Djerambeté notes that the program seeks to create a network of skilled music producers who can serve as relays of competence to other actors in the sector. The program will associate technical reinforcement, professional practice, entrepreneurship, and transmission of skills to equip the young producers with the necessary tools to succeed in the industry.
The Expert Zik Tchad program goes beyond technical skills development, aiming to familiarize the participants with the professional and economic realities of being a digital music producer. The participants will learn to respond to orders, develop a clientele, structure their services, and valorize their know-how to generate income. This approach is part of Black Mind Musik's vision to promote music as a profession, economic activity, and sector capable of creating opportunities for young people in Chad.
Black Mind Musik plans to make Expert Zik Tchad a long-term program, contributing to the development of local competencies and a better structuration of the digital music industry in Chad. The program has received support from the Swiss Cooperation in Chad and the Diplomatic Bureau of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chad. This partnership is expected to enhance the program's impact and sustainability.
The Expert Zik Tchad program is expected to have a positive impact on the digital music industry in Chad, creating a pool of skilled music producers who can contribute to the growth of the sector. The program's focus on entrepreneurship and professional practice will enable the participants to become self-employed and create jobs for others. Black Mind Musik's initiative is seen as a step towards promoting the development of the cultural sector in Chad.
The launch of Expert Zik Tchad is a significant milestone in Chad's cultural sector, demonstrating the potential for collaboration between cultural structures, government agencies, and international partners to promote youth development and economic growth. The program's success will depend on the effective implementation of its objectives and the level of support provided to the participants. With the support of its partners, Black Mind Musik is confident that Expert Zik Tchad will achieve its goals and become a model for similar programs in the region.
Key points
- The Expert Zik Tchad program aims to professionalize ten young music producers in Chad.
- The program will run for six months, providing technical skills and preparing participants for the industry.
- The program has received support from the Swiss Cooperation in Chad and the Diplomatic Bureau of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chad.
