Boris Tchango

Bio

Boris Tchango (also known as Tchango Nchango Boris) is a multifaceted artist primarily known as a Togolese musician and drummer, as well as a Cameroonian author.

Music Career:

Tchango is a highly regarded percussionist and drummer who has played a key role in several prominent African and international ensembles:
Collaborations: He has been a long-time drummer for Ivorian singer Dobet Gnahoré, contributing to albums like Ano Neko and performing globally with her band.
Groups: He is a member of the Afro-jazz/fusion group Foofango, where he forms the rhythm section alongside bassist Alain Nyame.
Other Projects: He has worked with balafon master Aly Keïta in his quintet and is listed as an artist with the ART-KATA-GROUP. He has also been involved with European-based music collectives like SceneOff in Belgium.

Literary Career:

As an author, Tchango Boris transitioned from an early desire to be a human rights lawyer to a storyteller.
Notable Work: He is best known for his book "Philip and the Eye Glass" (2021), which follows a young boy from Cameroon navigating bullying and identity in Los Angeles using advanced technology.
Themes: His writing often explores social issues such as racism, identity, and the intersection of African roots with Western society.

Background:

Origin: Born in West Central Africa (Cameroon), though some musical profiles identify him as Togolese or based in Belgium.

Nickname: He is sometimes referred to by the moniker "Bison".