May
10

As an ever-rich pool of footballing talent, Cameroon can’t stop producing tomorrow’s football sensations. The latest in line is called Gael Etock Junior. Born in 1993, the 18 year old is being touted  as the next Eto’o. At the tender age of 12,the youngster joined F.C Barcelona‘s reputed youth academy “La Masia” in 2006 from  Fundesport. Hardly did arrive that his performances with Barcelona’s youth teams drew comparisons with his illustrious Cameroonian counterpart Eto’o. He later signed with English giants Chelsea who immediately loaned him to Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon so he could sharpen his skills. Although,it is has been reported that the player has made that move permanent, his talent as a striker to reckon with are not in doubt. One can only hope that his talent matures well so that one he can be the lion leading our lions to glory.

 


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May
4

Despite the crowd one finds on the music scene, some artists just have something unique that makes people pay attention. One of such unique artists is Rough Kumbaboy a.k.a BabyAfrica.  Born in Kumba – Cameroon July 1986, he  travelled to the U.K In October 1999 where he was immediately drawn to  Grime music -a musical  genre  that started in London. After a few years, Rough Kumbaboy joined a group called J.P.S consisting of himself and two Nigerians. Together ,they recorded an album titled HOME & AWAY in 2008.  In 2009, they were nominated as best group during the annual Young Achievers’ Award held  in the U.K. In 2010, the group split  and Rough Kumbaboy went  solo; recording a couple of unreleased rap songs. With his talent and musical vision, he has  come up with a special musical offering known as Bendskin rap. It has resonated deeply with Cameroonians and Africans in general and this has enabled the artist  to be invited to perform live in events held all over Europe and in Cameroon. Rough Kumbaboy was nominated in the best rap and best originality category during the CUMA awards held in Cameroon. Rough Kumbaboy will be performing live in Belgium on the May 20th in an event organised by the Cameroonian community in Brussels. With such a rich and exciting journey, what more can one say?  Music is one talent and genre richer. Enjoy the bendskin rap below as irresponsibly as possible.


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April
26

Born on June 19th 2011 in Kumba, AaBLASHD AGENCY has skyrocated the blitz and glitz of fashion as they introduce fabulous models with style, design and beauty, exposing the inside of every woman, with the first bikini show in the South West Region. With audience going gaga, fashion in the South West Region is experiencing a wind of change. In every tongue the trendy activities of AaBLASHD is a thing of great confession. In an exclusive interview with Susan Beyombe, one of its finest models, NEXDIM enjoyed the ride into the agency’s mystery.

NEXDIM: Hello Susan, we are glad to have you on NEXDIM

SUSAN: It’s my pleasure

NEXDIM: Tell us, what is AaBLASHD?

SUSAN: AaBLASHD is a modeling agency aimed at encouraging, promoting and training young girls and boys with great aspiration of becoming models. It transforms them from nothing to something. And I am an example.

NEXDIM: As a model, is without doubts that your looks are extremely glaring, like right now. Please tell us your secret.

SUSAN: Sincerely speaking, AaBLASHD has played over 75% role as regard my looks. That is from make up training, gym sessions and beauty tips. Without which I guess I wouldn’t be this glaring. So with this look, I say thank you to AaBLASHD.

NEXDIM: It caught our attention that AaBLASHD Models hit the runway in BIKINIS, tell us your very first experience.

SUSAN: Modeling is fashion and fashion is sacrifice. To me, it was fun and from the crowd’s respond with hailing and applauses we were certain we have hit the jackpot. I believe as a model Bikini is one of the most casual out fit, and no matter how long I run from it the ‘D’ day might just be my last. I was so shy and lucky cos I wasn’t the first online to hit the runway. As the hailing continued so was my courage and when it was my turn, I just realize, I was in and out without a panic. It was a beautiful experience.

NEXDIM: How often have you paraded in bikini since then?

SUSAN: When ever we have a show Bikini is among the outfits and we have had three shows so far.

NEXDIM: What do you have to say about the crisis and challenges AaBLASHD has been facing.

SUSAN: To me there is no success without a trail. I believe in challenges and that’s what makes man. We are just a year old and have created a lot of impact on the society and that is something to boast of. There is no fear or tension in the agency and no matter how much people talk, they have nothing to do but to remain Zen

NEXDIM: Any advice to youths in respect to your career?

SUSAN: Oh yes, ¾ of Cameroon’s population call us prostitutes but the truth is ,we only sell what we wear and not our bodies. So if you ever dream of becoming a model do not let this prostitute thing hold you back for I say it is a responsible, creative and lucrative career. What ever you become at the end , is your choice. It is as clean as football but the players make it dirty. And for those already in it, learn to follow your shadow and take baby steps all the way to success. If not, your fall will be that of a laugh.

NEXDIM: Thank you SUSAN

It is without doubt that the zest in this agency cannot be quantified. With a gleeful appearance, AaBLASHD has shown a blithe disregard for danger despite all glitches surrounding it. We all hope that AaBLASHD with more of its shows add zing to Fashion, Entertainment and to the South West Region of Cameroon.

Interview courtesy of AaBlashd


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April
24

In signing Cameroonian-born Frenchman Samuel Umtiti, Lyon might have found the  solution to its recent defence headaches. Born in Yaoundé,Cameroon on November 4th 1993, Umtiti joined the French giants at youth level in 2001 and has been in the shadows these past years furbishing his talent. He turned professional in March this year and has been hailed as one of the brightest gems from Lyon’s football academy. With 10 games already played and rave reviews, the player is sure going to be an asset for either Cameroon or France in case he chooses to play for one of them. At a time when Lyon is in dire need of a reliable sentinel at the back, Umtiti ,the few times he has played, has provided the confidence  his teammates need to move forward with ease.


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April
23

I know what you might be thinking: this is just another budding player trying to cash in on the confusion. You’re wrong. Lionel Messi Nyamsi are his real names and he is a 16 yr.old Cameroonian prospect who signed for French division two side Angers SCO. He formerly plied his trade at Toulouse Fontaines. His name triggered quite a stir when it came up on the Ligue 2 side’s list of players. This led some people to erroneously think it was his Argentinian Barcelona F.C namesake who had moved. But upon investigation, it was discovered that this was an entirely different person from the Argentin wonderkid. With this incident, the young Cameroonian has gathered some worldwide attention to his name and talent. Let’s pray and hope, on the field of play, his talent also causes comparisons with the three time- world player of the year. Despite being Cameoonian, he has been quoted by some media outlets as saying he wishes to play for France.


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April
19

Henri Dikongué  is a Cameroonian singer and guitarist. He was born in 1967 in Douala to a family of musicians. He spent his early years in Yaounde where he started learning how to play the guitar from his uncle. Henri attended music school in Paris where he made futile moves to release a debut album. He later joined a music/theatre troupe and worked with actor Martin Yog and musicians Alfred M’Bongo and Manuel Wandji, as well as South African Chorus , Maranatha. He made a decision to settle in Paris in 1989 ,where he fine-tuned his skills in classical guitar , collaborating with seasoned international musicians, Papa Wemba and Manu Dibango. His debut album was finally released in 1995 titled ‘‘WA”. His second LP ‘C’est a vie” was released in 1997 and created a buzz for him .This album introduced Charlotte Dipanda to the music scene.  He toured USA and Germany in 1997 and 1998. ”N’oublie jamais” and ”Biso Nawa” were subsequently released in 2000 and 2005 respectively. NexDim transcends you into nostalgia by bringing two beautiful songs off the album , ”C’est la vie”.

Enjoy!

C’est la vie

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We nde mba

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April
17

Rodwyn is a Belgium-based Cameroonian rapper. His brand new single ”Boom Shakata” off is 4-track-LP has been hitting the airwaves , receiving a positive feedback from the Cameroonian music-loving public. The album covers themes like the unity of Africa, Love, racism etc. ”Boom Shakata”  is a song which calls on Africans to wake up from slumber and fight for their destiny. This album features  a Belgium-based Congolese artist on the song titled ”Ma ding Wa” and he wishes to collaborate with other artists from Burkina Faso, Senegal , and France. Rodwyn who is Taphis’ brother, is presently in Cameroon for a promotional tour.His new  video ; ”Boom Shakata” was realised by DigitalMProd.

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”C’est l’Afrique qui se lève, le chant des griots

Les pirogues qui traversent le fleuve en sens inverse

C’est la voix du peuple boy, le sang qui a coulé

L’esprit des ancêtres qui nous appelle tous à crier

On affrontera la misère, les guerres et la sècheresse,

Le feu des volcans, l’harmattan et ses tempêtes. Nous sommes la nature, le courage et la vertu …”

Enjoy !


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April
17

After having become football royalty during the Sydney Olymics and crawled into the hearts of the Cameroonian public, goalkeeper Carlos Kameni seems to be witnessing a negative turn in fortune. With Espanyol Barcelone now his former team, Kameni’s transfer to cash-rich Malaga was supposed to be the perfect spiringboard for his comeback. But things haven’t quite gone as he would have hoped as he has struggled to maintain a first team spot. During one of their matches where he was opportuned to play,the Cameroonian gooalkeeper received his matching orders after a foul on an opponent. That incident aside, Kameni has become more famous for off-field happennings. His ailing fortunes have cost him his first team goalkeeper position with the Indomitable Lions. At a time when other players with whom he joined the Lions are being laid- off from the den for one reason or the other, the future doesn’t augur well for the former fans’ favourite. As Cameroonians clamour for fresh faces in their senior team, Kameni might slowly be making his way out of the very hearts and minds that once saw him as the only man who could keep goals out and take the Lions forward.


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April
16

Hi there nexdimemperors and empresses. Here is another football star’s profile in our up- and- coming sports star series. Born on January 7, 1996, young Zacharie Lionel Enguene Onana left Cameroon for F.C Barcelona, Spain at the tender age of 11 after being scouted by Samuel Eto’o's sports academy Fundesport. With hardwork, dedication and brilliant performances at the youth level, the young midfielder is already being hailed as the next Iniesta or Xavi that will bring glory to the Catalan giants. The player boast some excellent qualities like strength, assisting, dribbling and even scoring; all of which have triggered comparisons with the already -great Lionel Messi. With such talent, the young Lionel is on his way to football greatness as some pundits wonder whether he will not be snatched by Spain in case, at senior level, he leaves up to the promise of his talent. Predictions and fears aside, this boy is only another proof that Cameroon is an inexhaustible pool of footballing talent.


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April
12

Ekiti Raymond popularly known by his stage name Ekiti Drogba (Drogba de Copenhague) is a Cameroonian, Danish and Swedish-based entertainer, impressario, songwriter and singer.
Born in Kumba, South West Region of Cameroon where is developed early penchant for music, Ekiti Drogba has become one of the most celebrated and outstanding Cameroonian entertainers in Europe , highly solicited for performances across the continent. His brand new single ”Chunga Chunga”  has been a powerful chart-topping African hit on Voice Fm (97.7 Fm) , Denmark and the buzz keeps going . Watch out for an exclusive interview with him in our subsequent posts.

Ekiti Drogba and Lino Versace

Dance to this !!

Listen to ”Bye Bye Papa”  via this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skg_7TSJ-Ws&feature=relmfu&fb_source=message

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