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17Jun
“Don’t let your talents dragged in mud” Ekiti Drogba, Denmark-based Cameroonian singer tells youths
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Monday, 17 June 2013 07:25

Ekiti DrogbaBuea-born and Kumba-bred Ekiti Drogba is an oral artist par excellence. When he sings, you are convinced. Yet, he reigned in oblivion for so long and his country would not quickly discover it has an illustrious musician. However, Ekiti’s stage curtains opened in 2011 and ushered the music maestro who is now determined to hit the charts. In his 30s, this Copenhagen, Denmark-based entrepreneur pressed the yellow lights with his rehearsals album Chunga Chunga with four songs - Bye Bye Papa, Chunga Chunga, Derier Derier, I love You Nigeria. Then two months ago, Ekiti Raymond (his real names), also affectionately called “Le Papa du Micro” pressed the green light with Lembe Lembe, an album he recorded at the KBOY STUDIOS in Paris, featuring DJ Yayouss and Rough KumbaBoy. Our Sweden correspondent   Agbor Jenet Manyi recently met with the talented songwriter who doubles as producer. Excerpts of the interview with Ekiti!

Jenet Agbor (JA): Hello Ekiti Drogba!

Ekitti Drogba (ED): Hello Jenet!

Jenet Agbor (JA):          I love You Nigeria - I think there is a fire under this smoke. What made you to have this title for a song?

ED: It’s because most people who encouraged and helped me to develop my talents are from Nigeria. Yet, there are others I will not hesitate to always express my gratitude to. I’m thinking of Alhaji Tony Wahab who has been a father to me.

JA:    Where did you get inspiration in music?

ED:    I got inspiration from Jehovah God.
JA:    Who did you admire most in the musical world as you were growing?
ED.    Doug Saga of blessed memory and Petit Pays.

JA:    When do you intend to release your next album?
ED:   I can say in the future.
JA:    How is it like practising music in Europe?
ED:   It is very challenging with the time aspect you and I know, but encouraging materially speaking.

JA:    What advice would you have to youths?

ED:    Do not allow the gravity of discouraging spirit to drag your talents in mud. Follow your talents against all odds, with personal efforts and faith in God and you shall make it someday.

JA:    What do you think Cameroonians could do to help in developing the entertainment industry?

ED.    They should encourage and promote their own musicians and filmmakers. As it is often said, charity begins at home.

JA:    Thanks for this brief chat Ekiti!

ED.    You are welcome!




 
17Jun
Aurelien Obama to feature in Botswana/Los Angeles-shot action movie
News / Latest / Ernest Kanjo
Monday, 17 June 2013 06:35

obamaPreparations are underway for an action-packed movie that will be starring amongst others Cameroonian-born Aurelien Henri Obama. Blood Brothers will be shot in Botswana (for the African scenes) and Los Angeles (for the United States scenes). According to it makers, Blood Brothers will be an action adventure martial arts tale of two brothers caught up in a net of poaching, robbery, murder, political and conspiracy. It is hoped that shooting will kick off this November, but its producer, Sebati Edward Mafate (a South African filmmaker and novelist writer who grew up in Botswana and now living Los Angeles, USA for two decades) will confirm in a subsequent edition of African Cocktail, a show run on Afrikkan Radio by Ernest Kanjo. Blood Brothers comes up at a time there is a new wave of African action movie thinkers who are bent on developing this film genre (hitherto considerd to be a thing of Hollywood and China) in Africa. Actor/producer Aurelien Henri Obama has been a great force behind this course.


 
15Jun
From Antwerp To Amsterdam With Love From Davido & Nabstar
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Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:52

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Nigerian superstar Davido and Cameroon’s bad boy rapper Nabstar aka Nabil will be raising the roof today in a show stopping, stage popping concert at the exclusive Noxx venue in Antwerp kicking off the second stop of Davido’s European/Schengen Tour.

Next stop on the tour list is the DNA Club in Amsterdam, Holland today Saturday June 15 where both artists will together serenade the Dutch crowd with a hair raising performance.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:08
 
12Jun
Nabil Aka Nabstar Performs With Gobe Artist Davido In Antwerp
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Wednesday, 12 June 2013 07:32

NabilPerforming at the “Urban Africa” event under the alias of “Nabstar”, Nabil Fongod; the Belgium based rapper/entertainer with a penchant for hardcore street lyrics and bad boy image will be sharing the stage

with Gobe and Dami Duro singer Davido during his European Tour which kick starts with the opening show on Friday June 14, 2013 from 10pm at the lush Noxx venue in Antwerp. “Urban Africa” is a collaboration project between Motherland VZW, Michael Adekeye and 3rd World Survivor – Nabil’s record label which he co owns with his brother Rahul Fongod. The Cameroon born artist is looking forward to performing at the event and he adds “the show is going to be crazy so if you are in Antwerp on Friday, Noxx will be the only place to be!” Nabil is also currently preparing for his comeback Trilogy EP entitled “My Survivor Tory 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.” the first due for release in a few weeks with each segment specifically giving the public an insight into his diverse and very unique personalities. Do not miss the show. Tickets cost from 20 Euros in advance. More information below:

Ticket link: https://shop.ticketscript.com/channel/web2/start-order/rid/M77B2PYD/language/nl

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 07:57
 
05Jun
Inorie fotso hits market with New Single
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Wednesday, 05 June 2013 19:16
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Cameroon’s music industry is two singles richer following the release today of To-Nite and Nu-Life. Both singles are carefully packaged and attractive pieces by Inorie Fotso, one of Cameroon’s leading singers stationed in the diaspora. Reports say there is growing anxiety amongst Inorie’s fans in Cameroon as well as abroad as they await the products. Soon after today’s release, To-Nite and Nu-Life will be available on I-Tunes, Amazon and CD Baby. Mixed and arranged by Koffi Benson, the singles are produced by Tee-Y Mix. Also an actor (featured in many Nollywood movies). Inorie Fotso has done several colabs with Cameroonian gospel singer  Maybelle Boma including the famous Cameroon Unite and Thank You Lord.


Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 19:30
 
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