Baloji Tshiani is an influential Congolese Belgian polymath. He weaves his complex cross continental roots into a deeply personal and vibrant body of work. His art spans music, film, and fashion.
He first broke out as a teenager in the Belgian hip hop group Starflam. Later, he reinvented his career with his 2007 solo debut, Hotel Impala. This sparked an acclaimed musical journey that fuses traditional Congolese sounds, afrobeat, and electronic music.
His work is driven by themes of identity, displacement, and reconciliation. He was deeply inspired by reconnecting with his mother after decades apart. Because of this, he has evolved into a visionary auteur. His distinctive artistic vision extends to striking music videos, acclaimed short films, and his feature length directorial debut, Augure (Omen).