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... The country’s music has evolved over the years to incorporate a wide range of styles and sounds. One of the earliest forms of urban music in Cameroon was makossa, a popular dance style that emerged ...
... pop artists are said to be introducing an unheard and unseen rhythm which is a blend of Cameroonian genres such njang, benskin, bitkutsi, makossa, assiko, etc. Born in Douala, raised there and in Bamenda ...
... the studio as was the case in the past. Furthermore, some school of thought have opined, rightly or wrongly, that it doesn't require much ingenuity and patience to weave urban music as it would for makossa, ...
... of Afrobeat, Makossa, Bikutsi, Pop, Salsa, Hip-Hop and R&B. In them, the author of Rastafari (Daphne’s debut Single that propelled her to fame) has conveniently exploited themes such as mistrust and ...
... music apex melted out – makossa, the country’s one-time identity genre suffered a big blow and hopes almost dashed away intrinsically. That was that ill-fated consequence of an art and culture sector that ...
... the safest state. The ongoing loud cry that the standards of makossa (Cameroon’s identity genre) have drastically dropped has been such a hard pill to swallow to people of the brand’s blooming generation ...
... be found on Youtube is already running on some local TV stations. The trailer came shortly after the release of Makossa, a single track by Wax Dey that has since been attracting a lot of attention from ...
... epoch still hold makossa in very high esteem and have not parted away from it. In their productions, a good number of them have dug into the archives, brought back some of the finest makossa pieces in ...
... spirit of hard work that has resulted in this creative piece of creation known as Afro-Bikossa, a blend of Afro-pop and local Cameroonian genres such as Bikutsi, Njang, Makossa, Bend-skin and Assiko. Roger ...
... the pillar of my life. Reflection (Pop/Dancehall), Broken (Afro-pop beat) and Ndolo (Makossa-Zouk) come at a time Rastafari is still prominent on radio and TV in Cameroon. Observers believe these new ...
The music genre, soukous-mako is definitely as interesting as the name sounds. The blend of the irresistible Congolese brand of the yesteryears and the Cameroonian makossa which transcended boundaries, ...
... pudding a new taste, Missy BK invited the legendary Annie Anzouer, from the makossa dissents. A mention of this Cameroonian music icon already describes how such a remix would sound – a brilliant mélange ...
... artists. But some of them who have been consistent include Big G, DJ Toxic and La Parole, for Afro Hip-Hop, Frank Bebe for Makossa, Sister Emelda and Brother Daniel for Gospel. ACI: What advice would ...
... the process, Martial Tshello does Coupe Decale, Makossa, Bend Skin, etc. Martial Tshello in his multi-disciplinary front has the capacity to hold an audience spellbound with humour. He is a comedian ...
You cannot write the history of Cameroonian music without devoting ample volumes for makossa. It is the undoubtedly the country’s most popular and successful musical genres along the years. Like wild winds, ...
... well. Ben Decca makes startling revelation Guests to Sonnah I were stunned when veteran makossa artist, Ben Decca revealed that the best Musical archievement prize he won was the first he was receiving ...
... is a new creation in which we try to do a mélange of contemporary music and makossa to come out with a captivating genre that easily pricks the consumer’s music taste bud,” Vreezy explained on Afrikka ...
... Zouk Love, sentimental and makossa EK: What are your hobbies? YJ: Honestly, I can’t leave without music. I just love listening to music. I would always also be caught taking my kids to their numerous ...
... the social distinction between class and schoolmates caused in her a slight frustration, but did not stop her persevering pursuit. She engaged in cultural activities such as dances associated with ‘makossa’ ...
... (of blessed memory) music like hot cake? Doesn’t the world still roll a red carpet to Soul Makossa icon Manu Dibango? Did these song gurus have to go obscene to become the music legends they are? No!  ...
... genre is a fusion between Afro beats and Makossa and Hip-Hop. I also do a bit of RnB blending. TB: We listened to your track scandalous, is that you first album? Rosychicks: Scandalous is the second ...
22. Mel Nova Ft.Chilli-One Africa
(ENTERTAINMENT/EDITORS' PICK)
... music fans to talk and continue talking about them. " New Generation Records CEO, The Kwaitokossa Master -- Mel Nova has just dropped another banger from his rich repertoire of a Makossa-Kwaito blend. ...
... leading singers and makossa icon Sergeo Polo who thrilled guests to the event with beautiful pieces. A complete interview of the laureate Simon Timah will be yours in subsequent updates.  ...
... artiste – Naomi Achu v  Best male artiste – Dr Sley v  Best new artiste – Sine v  Best folklore – Ateh Bazore v  Best makossa – Petit Pays v  Best bikutsi – Lady Ponce ...
... on the day’s agenda. “If everything goes as planned, the première will be graced by famous makossa artiste Samy Diko,” the producer told TIPTOPSTARS. Samy Diko it should be noted is featuring in the movie, ...
... music performances. There will be makossa, bitkutsi, assiko, bendskin aplenty, TIPTOPSTARS was told. Also, traditional dances depicting Cameroon’s diverse cultural background will grace CC 2012. The ...
... makossa singer Samy Diko who stretched his skills into the seventh art by performing in the story. The musician had promised to always answer present for a movie shooting job whenever Kang needed him. ...
... an impact and it was normal she picked up a Canal d’Or nomination. Meanwhile up-and-coming makossa artiste, Mathematik seems to be creating a record that will eventually require an extra-ordinarily brilliant ...
... not only been impressive, but have made the film a sellout. One of the singers who have just showcased the other side of his creative skills is Samy Diko. The makossa icon who has been living in France ...
When Solo Mouna, one of Cameroon’s leading makossa artistes in the 80s said in a famous track that the woman is the mother of humanity, little did he know the world was going to open up more space for ...
31. Tanzania’s love for X-Maleya
(News/STAR CORNER)
... such as Ndedi Eyango and Sam Fan Thomas attracted enormous attention in East Africa in the 80s. But that is when makossa/makassi traversed borders and hit international recognition. Gone were those days. ...
... fears /weaknesses? - Looking back at my time on this planet with regret as life drains out of me. My life is – interesting My talents make me – unique and special My favourite Music - makossa My ...
... He is bringing  another revolution in Cameroon music, Acoustic RnB, makossa- techtonic  fusion, with his ability to sing in English, French, Douala and pidgin, he is one of what Cameroon has ...
... favourite Music is African inspired music (Jazz, Makossa, Zouk, Soul etc) My favourite Band (don’t have a particular band/musician) My favourite meal is Garri and Eru (I am Bayangi ofcourse!) My ...
...      Leadsman, 25 A big challenge indeed! You know, our name is big, so our product must reflect it. Coming from an RnB background, I have been working really hard to embrace makossa. ...
36. Eriko Ends Silence
(Music Stars/Music Stars)
... practicing the art he knew best - singing. On whether Eriko intended to live in Paris, the makossa star said: ''I was born in Cameroon to sing and entertain Cameroonians. I can best do that living in my ...
37. Longue Longue is 2009 best
(News/STAR CORNER)
... the bikutsi hegemony that reigned until two years ago. Last year, Narcise Pryze, another makossa singer succeeded bikutsi guru Ai-jo Mamadou. But Lady Ponce stayed on as best female artiste. This year, ...
Njobati Sylvie a.k.a. Vehany is God-given in music. She shuttles between bikutsi and makossa, and then with much ease, sings R&B and Hip-Hop. As first year student in the University of Yaounde I who ...
39. Bright Phase, Petit Pays in joint album
(Music Stars/Music Stars)
... makossa icon are expected to spend sleepless nights in Petit Pay's Makepe up-to-date studio where they will record the eight-track album of praise and patriotic songs - Nation Builders, I Surrender, Geta, ...
40. Remnants of Cameroonian Music I
(Music Stars/Music Stars)
... coming of television, we could only savour their beautiful voices and melody on radio. So, one could not walk down the street one day and come across makossa icon, Ben Decca, for instance. One could not ...
41. Ace Awards 2008
(Movies/Movies)
...  Best lighting technician Best D.O.P Best sound engineer Best bikutsi Best assiko Best makossa Best bottle dance Best njang Best Cameroonised Hip-Hop Best Cameroonised Reggae ...
... the bikutsi queen and makossa icon had controlled the scene throughout 2008, winning hearts of many a music lovers. Lady and Nar6 were voted by Canal d’Or, today described as Cameroon’s most ...
... and then Les Deux Ivoiriens. We trained ourselves as makossa, soukouss, and raga muffin and folklore dancers. This attracted musicians who did not hesitate to come for us. I did choreography for popular ...
44. “Stars 2 Demain Was My Dawn”
(Music Stars/Music Stars)
... whom I must thank immensely.   Your maiden album Feelings, my first album is made up of 14 songs. It is a mixture of afro jazz, world music, soul makossa, soul, hip, ...
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