The cultural structure Black Mind Musik has initiated the 2026-2027 session of Expert Zik Tchad, a six-month program designed to equip 10 young music producers with technical skills, entrepreneurship, and professionalization. This program seeks to address the challenge of transforming Chad's numerous musical talents into professional competencies and economic activities. The initiative is crucial in Chad, where the music sector is rich in talent but requires development in professionalization and economic viability.
The Expert Zik Tchad program, running for six months, focuses on training, mentorship, and professionalization of young digital music producers. Following an open call for applications and auditions, 10 beneficiaries from various cities, including Sarh, Doba, Pala, Abéché, Laï, Kélo, Moundou, and N’Djamena, were selected for the first cohort. This geographical diversity is considered a vital element of the program, reflecting the ambition to create a pool of skills beyond the capital.
According to Xavier Baoundoh Djerambeté, the artistic director of Black Mind Musik, the program combines technical reinforcement, professional practice, entrepreneurship, and skill transmission. During the six-month training period, beneficiaries will receive guidance on multiple aspects of their profession, extending beyond technical mastery to familiarize them with the professional and economic realities of music production.
The program aims to enable participants to respond to commissions, develop a client base, structure their services, and generate income from their skills. For Black Mind Musik, the goal goes beyond mere technical knowledge acquisition, with beneficiaries expected to become skill relays for other young individuals interested in digital music professions.
Expert Zik Tchad's 2026-2027 session enjoys the support of the Swiss Cooperation in Chad and the Diplomatic Bureau of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chad. This collaboration underlines the international backing for Chad's music sector development and the importance of professionalizing young talents.
The initiative reflects a broader vision of digital music in Chad, emphasizing music as a profession, economic activity, and sector capable of creating opportunities for youth. By focusing on professionalization and economic viability, Expert Zik Tchad aims to contribute significantly to the growth of Chad's music industry.
Ultimately, the success of Expert Zik Tchad will be measured by its impact on the careers of its beneficiaries and the broader music sector in Chad. As the program progresses, it will be crucial to monitor the achievements of its graduates and the ripple effect on the country's cultural and economic landscape.
Key points
- The Expert Zik Tchad program aims to train 10 young music producers in technical skills, entrepreneurship, and professionalization over six months.
- The program is supported by the Swiss Cooperation in Chad and the Diplomatic Bureau of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chad.
- Expert Zik Tchad seeks to contribute to the emergence of a pool of professional music producers in Chad, promoting music as a viable career and economic activity.
