April
11

Samuel Eto’o seems to have started a long love story between Catalan giants F.C Barcelone and Cameroonian footballers. After bringing glory and leaving the club ,other Cameroonian players are already making fans and pundits excited. One of those Cameroonian players is 16 year old Jean Marie Dongou Tsafack- born on April 20,1995 . The fast -paced striker arrived La Masia- F.C Barcelone’s youth academy- at the tender age of 13 and with hardwork and drive immediatedly went into goal- scoring overdrive. During the 2007/2008 season, he wowed; scoring 58 goals excluding those netted during friendlies. The following season, he found himself playing in three different categories and despite his opponents being older than him, he found the back of the net 35 times.In recent times, he has been leading his team to easy wins. His performances have earned not only praises from his teammates and coaches they have also triggered  a steady avalanche of comparisons with greats like Samuel Eto’o and Argentinian whizkid Lionel Messi. Rumours are even rife that if there isn’t space for him rightaway in the senior team, he may be heading for Arsenal. Despite the cascades of accolades,the budding serial goalscorer remains level-headed and keeps his eyes on the ball which is presently enriching his bag of football tricks so that the day he steps unto the pitch as a member of the senior team fans can quickly chant his name in the stands. Young Dongou is one of the players from Eto’o's sports academy.


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April
10

Hi,there nexdimemperors and empresses. Just as we promised you last time, here is our interview with upcoming U.S based Cameroonian trio Cyclops. The band is made up of VreezyVille , KayZeey and the only lady in the house Gabby. Read the chat below and get to know them better.

Nexdimempire.com: Tell us a little bit the band?

Cyclops: Actually, we started together in the year 2010 when VreezyVille and KayZeey did an afro-pop collabo on a track titled “She Bad“,so we realised we could be better together as a band. We later added Gabby, the only lady in the band, in the year 2011 after a collabo we had with her on a track titled “Shake It”.

Nexdiempire.com: How did you guys come about the name Cyclops?

Cyclops: Well, Cyclops being the name of the band is due to the fact that the name symbolises greatness in the ancient Greek empire, so we believe we are all great individuals working together as one based on our GOD given talents.

Nexdimempire.com: What makes Cyclops unique as a band?

Cyclops : Cyclops as you know is comprised of three different individuals who have diffferent talents and abilities to move things,us being unique is seen in the fact that we could make music based on every genre you could think of from Afro-pop,hip-hop,RnB, Soul and rock which I believe not every band out there can do.

Nexdimempire.com: Do you guys plan to stay together all along or go solo at some point?

Cyclops: Like you know it’s hard to predict the future so us going solo at some point in life is difficult for me to tell or assume but being together as a band for now is what I’m very sure of as you could see we are already a band. So, let’s just see what the future holds for us.I VreezyVille will tell you I don’t plan going solo because I love my team and I believe they also won’t wish to go solo at anytime soon.

Nexdimempire.com: Making it in America isn’t easy even for Americans,so how do you intend to go about it?

Cyclops: It’s very true that it is not easy making it in America or being successful in whatever you do but if you know the saying which goes “two heads can do a whole lot and are better than one” then you would understand where I’m heading to. In our case, it’s not just two but three heads working together as one so we strongly believe in GOD that he is gonna lead us through cuz we are best at what we do.

Nexdiempire.com: Three people means three different humours,schedules,visions and more. How do you make your group always stay one in everything?

Cyclops: We won’t lie but tell the truth. It’s not always easy for us to stay as one especially when we have to meet up with a recording session due to our different schedules but you know things always work out and we get to achieve our goals at the end of the day cuz we all believe in ourselves and what we do”music”.

Nexdimempire.com: (for the lady only) Isn’t it a little  daunting being the only lady in the band?

Cyclops: Well, we don’t think she is intimidated being the only lady in the band cuz she is much talented like the two gentlemen and always delivers to her best when needed so we know she’s good and even cool with the fact that she is the only lady.

Nexdimempire.com: What do you guys intend to achieve as a band?

Cyclops: As Cyclops our intention is always to bring excellent music to the table of our fans, families and friends and our greatest achievement will be if the same fans,families and friends will accept and appreciate what we give their ears to feed on “Excellent Music”.

Nexdimempire.com: Any last word?

Cyclops: Our last word? It’s going to be an appeal for everyone who supports and enjoys our music, African music in general, to keep promoting,so together we could promote and share our culture to the world and please you all should be on the lookout for Cyclops’ new songs which will be posted on youtube on our channel Cyclops796,so please go subscribe and LIKE our facebook band page if you haven’t done so.Thanks to everyone and stay blessed.


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April
3

Nowadays,very few artists both male and female use their music to further social causes. Most readily fall into clichés and tend to make music which sounds more of déjà vu or entendu should we say. Dahlia Fotsing belongs to this select club of artists who are conscious of the privileged position they enjoy in society and put their talent to good use by trying to sensitise people.The artist burst unto the music scene in 2005 with the release of her album” Femme”. Much in line with her values and desire to promote women’s rights,the track “Allo police” is a critism of wife battery and urges women not to die in silence but solicit help when the going stops getting tough and becomes hot. It’s not the worst of songs .Watch for yourselves.


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March
22

From Pyramid Productions Cameroon comes this new upcoming US based Cameroonian gospel artist with her just released debut musical album ‘True Inspiration’. Born in the south west province, Tiana Bibish Elad commonly known as Elad Christina Bibish hails from the city of Kumba and is also University of Buea alumni, a song writer, composer and producer of music and movies. Her style is unique, inviting and there is plenty of variety and breath in her music, most of which can be called gospel pop, merengue and techno.

“True Inspiration” was officially released on February 19th 2012 in the U.S and since then it has been a hit on most radio stations in Los Angeles and California where the album is making waves. Being an accomplished entertainer of radio talk shows, stand-up comedy and a screen actress, she has decided to take an upbeat gospel musical style which she believes incorporates every age-group. She uses her music as a meeting point between those who listen to the music and the message of the music.

Tiana is one of those Cameroonian gospel artists who are trying to reinvent the gospel music and set up a new pace and tone for a stand-out gospel music revival where young people will not be left out. Consenting to her calling which she describes as a God timely calling, she goes ahead to write and compose several songs with her brother Sean D Elad who is also known in the Cameroonian entertainment business for his writing and composing skills especially after his participation in the “ Concours de la chanson in early 2011.

Back then Tiana used to be well known and loved by fans that had the privilege to have followed and listened to her programs over Lake site Radio Kumba. Her unique voice and style in running her programs and broadcasting the news won her over to the fans that still miss her. Deeply rooted in traditional choir from NewLayout youths Kumba, Rose of Sharon Singers and others etc, and interwoven with the renaissance and vibrant color, not leaving out the texture of world’s gospel music, Tiana has put her music in a personal context to define and demonstrate her melodic finesse and positive standing with God as she tells the world through her music

“ I am changed, the Blood of Jesus Washed me Clean”

Her music is available on several online stores including itunes.apple.com, emusic.com and goggle music.com. For her videos, they are still to be made public, but  some videos of her performances of most of her songs can be found online too. Here is ‘Just Move’ and ‘Sing a Song’

Savor them!!!

 

 


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March
20

Cameroon’s got talent. When you look at the quantity and quality of the Cameroonian talents on the national and world music scene you can only agree that Cameroon has got talent indeed. Cyclops is a U.S based Cameroonian trio, two gents and a lady, trying to hoist our colours amongst those of the great nations of music worldwide. This is the first time we are featuring them here and it not going to be the last because we’ll soon bring you  our chat with them. In the meantime enjoy their track “She bad” featuring Kay Zeey.


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March
20

The Cameroonian music scene has  a new diva in the person of  Cristy Sweet born Ndomo Cristelle. After having flirted with hip  hop groups like Natural D.C and danced for heavy weights like K-Tino , the red-haired artist decided to go solo and recently  released her debut album containing huge doses of bikutsi, her favourite rhythm, and hints of  hip-hop , meringue,etc. In the overcrowded Cameroonian music arena, this lady formerly known as Cristy D.C stands out not only by her hair style but also by her intensity. Although she can be considered another quintessential bikutsi artist - i.e who can’t sing without refering to “man and woman” palaver, one kind of falls in love with her style – she uses imagery from popular cartoon characters to sing about what she sings about. Get a listen for yourself, you’ll surely love it.


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March
16

Lovers of all things musically Jamaican have surely heard of him. Sultan Oshimihn is his name and his dedication to everything reggae, ragga and dancehall is proven and strong. Since the release of his first album “The Birth of Fire” , Sultan Oshimihn born Assongmony Mvele Flavien has shown talent, diversity and uniqueness. He is amongst that rare breed of artists for whom music is not only for entertainment but also for sensitisation. His artistic name Oshimihn is from the Vietnamese general who defeated the French army at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. Since bursting unto to scene, he has amassed countless accolades such as Best Music Video at the Canal d’Or awards in 2006 and Best reggae,ragga dancehall artist and album at the Mboa HipHop Awards in 2007. His second album “Black Queen” was only an affirmation of his status as a committed artist who doesn’t mince words when the truth is at stake. In addition to all these attributes,the guy is equally an intense entertainer and when you attend his concert you will surely get your money’s worth in entertainment. If you’re a fan of dancehall then you’ll surely enjoy this video.


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March
10

Nexdim met up with Cameroon’s multi talented actor, script writer, film maker, writer at the African Bulletin http://www.mediablackberry.com/index.php?oid=12577  Kang Quintus Nang online and decided to do nothing other than using that wisely so our Nexdimers could be entertained with an exclusive one on one interview session to help discover our Kamer born stars anytime, anywhere. It is worthy of notice that Kang Quintus just grabbed a nomination in the Cameroon Entertainment Award for best actor in a leading role in the movie ‘Strength of Cha Cha’.

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Nexdim: Hello Quin

Quin: Hello Sarah

Nexdim: In some few words how would you describe yourself?

Quin: Well before that I must say you guys at Nexdim are doing a very great job. Back to myself now am a film maker, I produce and direct movies and act too most of the time. I studied in the University of Buea then I did an M.A programme in Development Policy – CERIS Brussels, an MBA in the University of Antwerp and presently am studying a PhD programme.

Nexdim: From which part of Cameroon do you hail?

Quin: I hail from the North West region precisely from Wum.

Nexdim: When and how did u start your career as a filmmaker?

Quin: I got involved in film making back in 2008 when I was contacted by a very good friend Enah Johnscott (now director of Triangle of Tears), who was shooting his then movie. I did script analysis for him and  gradually I developed the passion to contribute in a way towards the advancement of the Cameroon movie industry.

Nexdim: Tell about your stay back then in Cameroon.

Quin: I got my Advanced level certificate from GHS Wum and that same year got admitted into the University of Buea, I graduated from the University of Buea with a B.Sc Accounting in 2009 and upon graduation i got admitted to study a Masters in Development policy at CERIS Brussels, then I left Cameroon.

Nexdim: Some of your works please.

Quin: In 2008 I served as the script writer of  ‘The Mad Crown  produced and directed by Enah Johnscott and in 2010 I assisted in the production of  ‘Shades’ with Titus Banyuh. 2011 I was the lead role actor and producer of  ‘The Strength of Cha Cha’, directed by Enow Florence and released that same year. As I left Cameroon, I have been the Director and Executive Producer ofCritical Point’ shot with locations in Belgium and Holland and due to be premiered in Belgium, Germany, Holland, Cameroon, the UK and the USA,will be released in April 2012 and it features Samy Diko and Ghanaian actor Samuel Ruffy Quansah. I also lead roled in the movie “Confused Bachelors”, it is  produced and directed by Simon Timah, shot with locations in Holland and Belgium and its dued to be released in June 2012.

Nexdim: What can you say about movie making in Cameroon?
Quin:I think film makers in Cameroon are beginning to make huge and explosive blockbusters. The quality of our movies are fast closing up with the Ghanians/Nigerians and handful of our movie makers are now gaining recognition in the international scene. With this, I would say, our movie industry is waxing strong. However, I think we are still short of big producers who can put in millions and shoot award winning movies.Nexdim: If you’re to tell the world who inspires you the most as far as film making is concerned, who will that be and why?Quin: Denzel  Washington is my greatest source of inspiration. In Africa, Ghanaian actor John Dumelo is the man!….. Their acting is instinctive and I love the way they get into their characters.

Nexdim: Your best movie ever watched so far.
Quin:Prison Break!
Nexdim: What about this movie that makes it your best?Quin: It is a movie that keeps you stock on your seat…. when you start watching it, time flies without you noticing…..The end of an episode keeps your wanting for the next…. i love it!
Nexdim: What do you like eating most?
Quin: Fufu and Eru :)
Nexdim: That would be all thanks for your time.
Quin: You welcome, thanks for the interview and I must say you guys are doing a very wonderful job keep it up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i graduated with a M.A in Development Policy from CERIS in 2010 and got admitted for an MBA specialization in Accounting at the University of Antwerp Belgium that same year graduated at the University of Antwerp in september 2011, and gain admission into a PhD in accounting immidiately so i now study a PhD

 

 


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February
29
 Chose promise chose dûe. Comme nous vous l’avons promis dernièrement  voici l’interview qu’a bien voulu nous accordée le rappeur camerounais Masta Ben a.k.a Black Soldier. Au cours de cet échange ,l’artiste nous a parlé de lui,de son art et de son  album officiel  donc la date de sortie sera connu ultérieurement.
Nexdimempire: En quelques mots qui est Masta Ben?
 Masta Ben: Je ne suis pas quelqu’un de « gimmick », je ne suis pas quelqu’un qui sautille dans tous les sens, , pas de tatouages, je ne m’habille pas avec des fringues « flashy » donc cette sobriété se retrouve dans mon flow. Je suis quelqu’un qui va droit à l’essentiel. J’aime l’action et surtout aller jusqu’au bout lors d’une épreuve.

NexdimempireQuand commence votre amour pour le hiphop?

Masta Ben:Quand t’es tout jeune, c’est ce que tes parents écoutent à la maison, de la musique camerounaise à la musique congolaise en passant par les Kassav, le Reggea de Bob MarleyPeter Tosh, la Soul avec les James Brown, .. mais aussi le Hip Hop avec  Mc Solaar, pour ce qui est de l’ancienne école. Donc des influences assez larges même si ça reste toujours afro, “communautaire” ou urbain, avec le Hip Hop, le Reggea/Dancehall, avec des artistes comme Dj Awadji, Mauvaise Haleine ,Tiken Jah Fakoly et surtout toutes les musiques qui viennent de la rue, dans lesquelles on peut se retrouver, et qui parlent d’une certaine réalité. La vie que je mene au quotidien m’inspire aussi,je suis un artiste du future….

NexdimempireVotre titre “ils veulent” a un tone revendicateur. Est-ce que c’est ça votre défination du rap, revendiquer,critiquer?

Masta Ben: . Le titre “ils veulent” explique beaucoup de chose. C’est la réalité, je vis ça, je vis les fins de mois à découvert, je sais ce que c’est. On rigole, on s’amuse, on prend ça à la rigolade, sauf que ma génération elle est malade. J’pense qu’il y a plus d’instants tristes dans la vie que de moments où tu rigoles. Alors je revendique ……  Je dis des trucs comme ça parce que c’est la vérité, ils se foutent de notre gueule ouvertement ces gens là. Je suis sûr qu’ils suivent de loin ce que je dis…..
Nexdimempire:D’après vos est-ce que le mouvement  hip- hop camerounais est sur la bonne voie. Si non,que faire pour changer la donne?
Masta BenJ’ai toujours aimé le rap camerounais mais je trouvais qu’il stagnait un peu, Dernièrement j’ai noté une réelle évolution, il s’améliore, il y a à présent plein de nouveaux artistes qui essayaient de nouvelles choses, que ce soit dans le rap conscient, égotrip ou revendicateur, au niveau des textes et des flows, ou encore des prods je trouve que les mecs vont de l’avant et ça donne un nouvel élan au rap camerounais” Notre rap est à notre image, on rap comme on parle et c’est ça toute la difficulté de cette discipline”.

Nexdimempire: Parlez nous un peu de votre album annoncé pour cette année.

Masta Ben: La date pour  la sortie de mon album officiel n’est pas encore caler mais ……..Mon album sortira cette année avec un soutien de BIZZY ENTERTAINMENT une structure basée en BELGIQUE.

NexdimempireMatière hip hop camerounais,qui déchire en ce moment?

Masta Ben: Je dirai  KASTRA…. .
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NexdimempireUn dernier mot.

Masta BenMoi personnellement il y a une chose que je sais c’est que j’estime le rap, mais je peux vivre sans, parce que l’amour que j’ai d’en bas il est…..

NexdimempireMerci pour votre disponibilité.

Masta Ben:C’est moi qui vous remercie…


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February
25

 

Nexdim Empire caught up with the CEO of Ngwana Films Production, Eddie Goffi Ngwana in his studio at Krammar Avenue in Kumba and decided to help you discover him just after the release of his new traditional movie ‘The Beadsmaker’. Actually, we had to discover Eddie is a camera person, does video production,takes care of lightings and is also a film maker.

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Nexdim: Hello

Eddie: Hello

Nexdim: So tell the world about yourself

ED: Well, talking about me I come from a royal family- the Ngwana’s family. My name is Edmund Goffi Nwana but i like to be called Eddie Goffi.

Nexdim: What is NFP (Ngwana films production) all about?

Eddie: NFP started 9years ago that’s in 2003, I had the drive to start something like a production house and actually I had my very first in 2007 titled ‘Venerated Tradition’. The movie was written by me and right now it is an African Magic production since it was bought. And the one thing I so very much enjoyed about the movie is that it got me two very special awards- Best Costume and Best Locations in the ‘La Nuit de Court Metrage’ award ceremony and Best Actress and Best Costume too in Ace Award that took place at Palais des congres Yaounde.

Nexdim: Some of your works please

Eddie: I have a serial production which came after Venerated Tradition in 2010, it is called ‘Yanore N’a Ngwe’ meaning ‘Son of the lion’. I also have ‘Bloody Chase’ and the newly released ‘Beadsmaker’ which will be launched officially next week.

Nexdim: If you were to tell who in the movie industry inspires you most starting from Cameroon, Africa and the world, who will it be?

Eddie: In Cameroon I’d say Agbor Gilbert (Befor the Sun Rise), in Africa- Teco Benson, chidi Chikere and Emeka Ike and in the world – Peter D Marshal and Stephen Spilberg.

Nexdim: How can you assess the industry in Cameroon?

Eddie:   Cameroon comes third after Nigeria and Ghana. We have some very hardworking film makers am talking about people like  Agbor Steve, Neba Lawrence, penjo,musing Deric and many more. In no time we will stand the best of time, i mean with our virgin stories we are sure to, remember we are talking of a country with about 251 tribes and the ore the tribes, the more stories we have to tell.

Nexdim: What do you think can be done to ameliorate or make a positive change in the industry?

Eddie:   First is sponsorship and the second is the training of our actors and entire crew, then we need enough collaboration and determination amongst ourselves. They should be committed to their commitment because all these things are very essential and i make sure myself that they are put into practice in my production house.

Nexdim: Are you married?

Eddie: No, most of my girls run away from me as aresult of the nature of my work.

Nexdim: What do you like eating most?

Eddie: Corn fufu and kati kati

Nexdim: Twas nice talking to you

Eddie: Same here the pleasure is all mine.

 


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