Soft Changa

Soft Changa is a multidisciplinary artist collective founded in 2017 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Drawing inspiration from the rich textures of urban life and the ever-evolving dialogue between technology, ecology, and tradition, their work spans video, performance, sculpture, and sound installations. The collective explores themes of cultural memory, digital identity, and transformation, frequently collaborating with local communities and international artists to create immersive, participatory experiences.

Their evocative name references both softness as a mode of resistance and “changa” as a word for change or transformation, reflecting their fluid approach to artmaking. Soft Changa’s projects have been exhibited at institutions including the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Zeitz MOCAA, and the Lagos Biennial, and the collective’s practice is driven by an ethos of experimentation, care, and critical engagement with contemporary African realities.