Artist Biography
Born in Youndé (Cameroon), Théodore Ondigui Onanan, known as Otheo, is a versatile artist, both musician and painter. He has actively participated in several of his country’s cultural events, such as the first festival of contemporary African dance at the Republic of Cameroon’s Art museum, in 2005. He has been President of the administrative board for the “Société civile de gestion des droits d’auteur et droits voisins des arts plastiques et graphiques” (Socadap), which aims at protecting artist rights in Cameroon, since 2003. His aim in art is to emphasize the importance of African traditions and rites.