Paul modjadji biography
Paul Modjadji, born on the 10Th September in the township of Hammanskraal, Tshwane, South Africa, is a dancer, choreographer, writer, author, Social developer....
Hammanskraal born Paul Modjadji is the first African dancer to be crowned the European Star Dance Union World Champion, in the Solo Jazz category.
Paul Modjadji is a multi-award winning South African artist, social entrepreneur, and activist who uses film, theatre, writing and dance to tell stories. Modjadji has worked as a theatre, television, and film storyteller for nearly two decades.
In 2015 Modjadji choreographed Africa’s first made-for-cinema dance film “Hear Me Move”. He then produced and directed a 14-part documentary series, “Breaking Down Borders Africa”. He has directed several documentaries, public service projects, and live events including the IBSA summit in India, The SA year in China closing ceremony in Beijing, The Namibian Annual Music awards, and the MTV Africa Music Awards to mention a few.
In 2021, Modjadji wrote, produced and directed his first narrative short film, “The Deal”.
As a writer, Modjadji has authored two book projects and contributed to a range of publications across Africa.
As a theatre-maker, Modjadji wrote, choreographed, and directed “Ro