Nyangha Sandy is a writer and Spoken Word Poet who uses art as a tool for mindset transformation and advocacy for better communities.
Sandy’s literary journey has experienced remarkable growth since its beginning in 2015.
As someone who started as a storyteller and poet, then grew into a spoken word artist, Sandy considers herself a voice using art to advocate for social justice leaning more towards peace and security, environmental advocacy, social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
As a spoken word poet, she has performed on almost 100 stages including Slameroun, CHAN 2021 and The African Cup of Slam Poetry in Ethiopia.
Sandy has four published works to her name and featured in several Anthologies. Her publications are:
Church Girl in Love (2019)
Kumba! The Innocent’s Blood (2021)
Polyfemme (2023)
The Last Garden of Eden (2023)
Her writing has earned her awards including The Young Cameroonian Writers Award, The Tah Protus Prize for Literature and the OSÚ Literary Prize.
Sandy attributes her growth not only to her commitment to art but also to the amazing people who have held her hand through the journey which inspired her to also be a guide to other creatives.
She has worked with over 40 creatives both at individual and and organisational levels.
At Stage Life where she served between 2018 and 2022, she was charged with coaching new artists, editing written pieces and helping in developing concepts for performances.
Presently, she serves as creative coach and Programs Officer at Griot Hub, a creative organization that aims at guiding artists and giving them a stage to connect with, build an audience and also master how to earn from their art.
Apart from art, she is a sign language interpreter and skills trainer.
As an interpreter, Sandy enhances inclusiveness through speech to sign language and vice versa interpretation at conferences, seminars church events and every other necessary occasion. This skill is backed by 5 years of teaching experience at Buea School for the Deaf where her sign language was not only perfected but she had an indepth understanding of deaf culture and interpretation.
Sandy believes that every skill we have is a tool that can better our society if used effectively.
Her dream is not only to have her art read and heard all over the world but to be a voice in policy making, seeing the world through the lens of an artist and using that to shape her society.
