At the crossroads of memory, identity, and visual storytelling, Zahoua Raji’s short film “Chikha” stands out as a rare exploration of Moroccan cultural heritage through contemporary cinema.
Born in Brussels to Moroccan parents from Casablanca, Raji embodies a dual identity that shapes her perception and her art. She describes her upbringing as a constant negotiation between two worlds: European surroundings that nurtured her aesthetic sensibility and Moroccan roots that instilled a deep connection to tradition and community.
This duality permeates “Chikha,” a work that situates the Chikhates, women singers from Morocco’s traditional Aïta genre, as subjects and symbols of freedom, resilience, and cultural memory.
Raji’s fascination with art has never been limited to a single medium. From a young age, she explored photography and visual arts, enrolling in the Academy of Fine Arts to refine her craft.
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