Hoge Ogen: SURVIVOR'S ATTITUDE

A story of migration, survivor's spirit and ancestral guidance.

Survivor’s Attitude is an inspiring storytelling concert by multidisciplinary artist Wantee Teelapa. The performance celebrates the strength of the survival instinct, overcoming obstacles, and the journey from darkness to light after profound experiences of war.

Together with three talented musicians and two dancers, Wantee Teelapa creates an innovative, surreal world centered around hope, recovery and deep connection. Inspired by her own history as a Liberian-Lebanese woman who returned to her country of birth after 25 years, she explores how art and cultural roots can heal where mainstream therapy methods fall short. She breaks taboos with courage and creates space for recovery and openness. Survivors Attitude is an ode to the human spirit and a celebration of creativity and regained freedom.

About the Creator & Cast

Wantee Teelapa is a versatile Liberian-Lebanese singer-songwriter, visual artist, and fashion designer. With her deep, distinctive voice, she transforms serious social themes into mystical, hopeful, and dynamic experiences. Her deep understanding of the human psyche and her personal triumph over the past resonate powerfully throughout her lyrics. Together with a strong creative team, she brings this journey to life: 

singer-songwriter, fashion designer, visual artist, performer Wantee Teelapa / direction, music production, and band leader Shishani / translation Wantee’s world of experiences into danceable songs with a deep, positive message and rich soundscapes TheKiddo en Ramon van Gammeren / brings rhythm and energy as a percussionist and dancer, drawing on deep expertise in West African voodoo culture Ayaovi Koukousse / creates a powerful, connecting choreography based on dance methods from the African diaspora Revé Terborg / dancer and circus artist, combines pure physical strength with grace and sensuality Kimberly Christina

About WANTEE TEELAPA

Wantee Teelapa is a Liberian-Lebanese multidisciplinary artist who crafts immersive, enchanting worlds where music, fashion, and visual art collide. Based in Amsterdam, her eclectic Afrofusion sound is deeply anchored in West African spirituality and laced with deep psychological insight. For Wantee Teelapa, fashion is a vessel for powerful storytelling. With her uniquely resonant vocal timbre, Wantee transforms heavy, serious subjects into mystical and utterly liberating live experiences that linger long after the music fades.

About SHISHANI

Shishani (they/them) is a Namibian-Belgian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and director celebrated for a voice that is both mystically light and emotionally powerful. A gentle warrior at heart, Shishani possesses the rare gift of addressing weighty, profound topics with an elegant balance of softness and determination. Born in a country divided by apartheid, their mission is to foster deep connection between people, cultures, and the environment.

As a musician, musicologist, and anthropologist, Shishani has traveled internationally for 15 years, bridging music and ancestral knowledge. Their art seamlessly merges Namibian roots with a rich tapestry of soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, indie, and folk. Through award-winning projects like Namibian Tales, Sisterhood, and Miss Catharsis, Shishani uses eloquent storytelling to craft a transcendental, healing live experience that carries timeless messages directly to the soul.