Ohandja was born in the village of Ebanga, in the district of Okola in Cameroon to parents who were traditional singers.
His own musical career began in the 1960s interpreting African, Latin American , and European songs in cabaret with his orchestra De Mandoline Jazz d'Efok.
But it was in 1971 that Ohandja developed his recognizable style with the release of the successful Confiance jazz.
Belinga Multiforme known nowadays as an autonomous singer started his career as dancer and choreographer within the "Confiance Jazz".
Mama Ohandja continues to record and perform with his group les Magistrats which was founded in 1991.