RESPECT...SURE MBOM...THE NEW VIDEO BY SPIDO

Hello and welcome to another DC post. Today we are talking rapstar du kwat SPIDO and his new video for his new track Sûre Mbom shot by Ndukong Bertrand aka February 16th Pictures.

Spido is fast becoming a prominent figure in the 237 music scene, seen as a rapper representing the voice of the youths of the streets. His energy and love for what he does is eminent and can be seen especially when he is on stage performing.

Before we reveal the video, below are 5 interesting facts from both Spido and Ndukong.

• Spido’s real name is Herve Tchoumba.
• He is the 3^rd of 8 children.
• He did his primary and secondary education in Douala.
• In 2010, he discovers a love for film making which pushes him to work on film projects including « Face à la glace » which sold a million copies.
• « Sûre Mbom »  is a term used by most Cameroonian youths to mean «confidence, we are together, respect»

• Ndukong watches a lot of Manga cartoons.
• He loves frying pancakes.
• He loves interacting with others but is not the party kind.
• His flexibility and creativity enables him to make something great out of nothing finding it much easier to work with artists who are full of energy and who understand what he does.
• When on set, he spends a lot of time setting up his lights which can be tiresome however lights are very important to set the mood of a scene so he takes his time to get it right.

So below is the video for you to enjoy!



Follow Spido on Twitter: @spido_officiel
Follow Ndukong on Twitter: @February16thPic

And that's it!
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Dulce
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THE ANGLOFICATION OF SAMUEL ETO'O

Hello DC readers, another day another new post to fill you up with!!

So recently on his Facebook page, we have noticed a shift in the communication approach by our Papa Samuel Eto'o.

Over the years, Eto'o has mainly identified his brand with a rather French and Spanish approach which we found rather worrying considering le Camer est bilingue! As a talent with this very rich heritage behind him, Eto'o should've have used it as a big unique asset in is career and brand development.

Nonetheless, whether he has been encouraged by his communication team or whether it is due to the fact that he is now a Chelsky player we are happy to see his 'Anglo' side pour out.

Check out below images of some of his posts.

So there you have it, the Anglophiled Eto'o lol!! So so go before Papa!

By the way, Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers from the US of A. Enjoy your feast and be thankful too.

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Dulce
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LIFECYCLES THE NEW ALBUM BY DEBRA DEBS

Neo Soul Afro Jazzy Debra Debs has spent the past few weeks locked up completing her debut LP which she has called "LifeCycles".

Inspired by Jill Scott, Lauren Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, D'Angelo and more, Debra Debs' 12 tracks "LifeCycles" is dubbed to be a blend of Neo Soul and 90's RnB grooves. You are asked to dive in with the track "Caught Up" and cool down with "Speechless".

The LP has been released a week early on her website where you can sample and buy the tracks which speak to your soul...just click here: http://debradebs.com/#c95/bandcamp

That's how Team 237 is rising!! Tell us what you think about the songs on the LP by leaving your comments below.

Follow Debra Debs on Twitter: @DebraDebs
Like her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/debra.debs?fref=ts

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Dulce
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AND THE WINNER IS...!

The FIMA (Festival International de la Mode Africaine) fashion event is currently going on in Niamey, Niger organised yearly by renowned designer Alphadi. 

Cameroon has had a few successes at this event and this year, the award for top African model of the year was picked up last night by our very own Amanda who was representing Cameroon.

Here she is below in denim...

Image by Paola Ndengue

We are proud of her not so!!

Follow her on Twitter: @Efathel

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Dulce

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HE WILL ROCK YOU MOLO MOLO...ITS ACE!

He is on a solo route after saying his goodbye to Black Triangle Africa so ACE is not new to the Camer music scene. After almost a year behind the scenes working on his materials, he is ready to go public and show us just what he is made of under the new umbrella of BlackGold Entertainment.

What is he bringing to our ears? An RnB track that blends subtly the classic and the contemporary rhythm and blues with carefully selected instruments and a sound that is unique to him which he has dubbed CameRnB!! We love that!

Without further ado, here below is Molo Molo the debut track from ACE. We love love it and DJ Pazzo is sure making a name and a reputation for being one of the best producers in Cameroon.

So so go before Team 237!! Enjoy!



Hope you liked it!!

Follow him on Twitter: @ItsA_C_E

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Dulce
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TAT' OBASEH...MAKE ASKIA DANCE TILL DAWN

Soooooo DC readers and lovers, we can't tell you all how excited we are at the changes being made around the entertainment scene in Cameroon...we are too excited because we have another update for you today and we have had this song on replay abuse all day!!

Askia is a Buea based rapper/singer with a bad girl attitude signed under Sieni Brothers...she has no time to answer calls by the way but if you give her the music you can party with her...till dawn!! If you didn't know, she is Askia and she was born like this!

The video of the track with an unforgettable hook "Tat' Obaseh"; well put together by Adrenaline Studios is a party/dancey/upbeat well represented video that certainly does the track justice. From the dancing guy group, to the dancing mami at the end and even the dancing duel scenes between the guys and the girls at the end shows you why you cannot be seated down for this track...everyone has to be on their feet to dance...Askia did warn you lol!

What we also love about the video is that Askia actually changes outfits!! Now that is a change we want to see continue especially amongst the female artists. Please take your image seriously!!

Well take a look for yourself...remember you have been warned! Get up and dance!!



What do you think? Tat' Obaseh...tete..eh!!! Tat' Obaseh...tete...eh!!!

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Dulce
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HEART ANGEL CLOTHING

Established in 2008, Heart Angel (HA) is a high end fashion clothing brand created with a Cameroonian twist. Created by Steve, the brand HA was born out of a desire to combine fashion and art with each model of their collection a Limited Edition to make the garment as unique as the person who wears it.

Using their passion for design and an understanding of cuts and shapes with selective materials, the team plan to bring captivating concept seasonally with the mission of providing high quality garments at reasonable prices. They make each piece with an extreme attention to detail and hand executed techniques to give the customer a perfect fit.

The story behind the brand HA comes from the power to “Believe” through the garment, designs and the logo, the brand IS aimed at empowering the young generation to believe and follow their dreams. This strong belief will pave the way for the brand to become an international lifestyle brand.  

The brand is already making waves with the music celebrities across Africa and has been seen and featured on music videos of stars including Starboy Wizzy, Tuface, Wande Coal etc as well on reality TV show Secret Story in France.

The brand is also available to buy at the Stratom store (2 rue du Renard, Paris 75004) in France as well as at the Fashion Meets Music store at Westfield in Stratford, London.

Keep up the momentum Steve! Images below

The Paris Store Stratom

The Stratford Store; FMM 

Steve with Starbiy Wizzy! 

To shop HAC, visit their website here: http://www.heartangelclothing.com/

That's all from us...team Camer doing big things!!
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Dulce
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NO HITZ NO RECORDZ MOVES TO A NEW STUDIO SPACE IN MOLYKO BUEA

The music industry in Cameroon is slowly taking shape. The talents are many but the behind the scenes professionals are few. Founded in 2010, No Hitz No Recordz Entertainment is a recording studio and music label with a managing director, three outstanding producers, two sound engineers and four signed artists.

The reocrding studio/label hub aims produce quality music and beats for their clients and fans. With their new studio based in Molyko - Buea, they are able to do all genres of songs/audio productions from consultancy to mastering.

Check out some images of the studio below...

For more information about their services, call them on 0023775411309 or email: nohitznorecordzent@gmail.com. Join them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nohitznorecordz or follow them on Twitter: @NHNRENT

That's it!!

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Dulce

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DANCE YOUR LAST DANCE WITH MISS BESS

It all started in church in Cameroon for Miss Bess aka Sophie Bessem Tataw when she was barely a teen. Her music is now a reflection of her rich heritage and European influences effortlessly combining French, English and Pidgin.

Miss Bess is currently working on her upcoming EP which will see the mix of afrobeats and soulful jazz. Her ability to transcend various music genres to deliver music for the soul is the direct influence of her rich cultural heritage and source of inspiration. "Last Dance" is the first single to be released off the EP with more coming soon.

Dear DC readers, let's find out a bit about Miss Bess. Read below...

DC: In 5 words describe to us who you are as a person?

-         Miss Bess: I’m a perfectionist, friendly, a go-getter, respectful and trendy

DC: Where are you based?
Miss Bess: I’m based in The Netherlands popularly known as Holland (Amsterdam)

DC: What type of music do you do?
Miss Bess:  I do R&B, Afro-pop, Afro-soul with a Jazzy twist to it.

DC: Your website is coming up what should we expect on it
Miss Bess: My website is where everyone and especially my fans can see what I’m all about , get an update on my career as a young and upcoming artist and how it’s going ( shows, trips, events). Moreover, for those who’ll want to book Miss Bess, can find more information on my website. 

DC: Tell us 3 fashion/beauty items you cannot live without?

Miss Bess: 3 items:  I’ll say my lipsticks, can’t live without them, especially my MAC lipsticks. My beauty products especially facial, I’m not much of a makeup person as you can see on my Instagram pictures but I like my skin & face to be healthy, and my little alien by Thierry Mugler. My perfume, a girl has to smell good all the time.  

Now listen and download "Last Dance" here:



Produced by: Jaypaulbeatz
Artwork by: Rozina Mwanahiba

For More information, contact Miss Bess on:

Website: www.missbess.nl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/realmissbess

Twitter: www.twitter.com/realmissbess

Instagram: www.instagram.com/realmissbess

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Dulce
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BENOIT ASSOU-EKOTTO PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO BRITISH HIGH COMISSIONER IN YAOUNDE

Indomitable Lion's left back Benoit Assou-Ekotto who also plays for UK premiership team Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) paid a courtesy visit to the Yaounde residence of the British High Commissioner looking very relaxed and laid back with his afro and cripsy white "agbada."

The British High Comissioner, H.E. Brian Olley received Assou-Ekotto  alongside his colleague and Director of Polaris Media, Francis Nkwain.

Images of the visit as below...

Images courtesy of the British High Commission Facebook Page.

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Dulce

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WHATS NEW TEAM 237...?!

And here we are with more new vibes for you to enjoy but first, we must congratulate our Lions for a job well done today. They certainly showed us that they have woken up from their slumber by thrashing Tunisia 4 goals to 1 and eventually qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next June. Un Lion ne meurt jamais n'est-ce pas?! So dear DC readers, which of you will be there live?!

It seems Papa Eto'o and a few have already started the celebrations *_*

Okay so back to the matter of the post today, these are the 2 things we wanted to bring to your attention...

On Friday, soulstress Gasha dropped this bombshell of a tune painting real life issues into this easy laid back lyrically sound piece. Her creativity in songwriting sees the lyrics of "This Life" woven intricately into an Afrobeats-Zouk influenced Dancehall inspired track. "I wanted to do something that no one in the industry is doing" says Gasha. "I'm sticking to my roots with the lyrics while fusing Zouk and Dancehall into Afrobeats."
Check it below...



Fresh from singing before a crowd in New York which included America's former first lady Hillary Clinton, Sine has released this collaboration with Cameroon's first musical son Petit Pays. He hinted about this collabo a few weeks ago and finally we can all see what it is about! We guarantee you you will be pleasantly surprised so check out "Paple" below...



That concludes our update for you today! Spread the 237 love y'all and once again great job les Lions Indomitables!!

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Dulce
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FORMER AFRICA STAR WINNER SINE SINGS FOR HILLARY CLINTON IN NEW YORK

Sine; former 2009 Africa Star winner in Gabon seems to have had a time of his life with an outstanding performance at the "Malaria No More" event hosted in Hillary Clinton's honour in New York.

 "Malaria No More" was born out of a discussion between Chernin, Chambers and former MPAA chief Jack Valenti at Allen & Co.’s annual Sun Valley conference for moguls and billionaires. Further study made Chernin convinced that malaria could be eradicated in his lifetime.

But because the disease that still kills a child every 60 seconds (mostly in Africa) is entirely preventable and treatable, he brought a CEO’s mentality to launching an organisation with a clear business plan to raise awareness, spread low-cost treatment and most of all, preventative measures such as distributing insecticide-treated nets to keep mosquitos away.

Here is what a journalist had to say about Sine's performance:

"The evening closed with an upbeat perf from Cameroon pop star Sine, whose ability to shake his rump in skin-tight pants was the subject of much discussion as attendees made their way out of the Time Warner Center. The event raised more than $1.2 million..."

What a way to end a show!! Good job Sine.
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dulce
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(Excerpts from variety.com)

CAMEROON FILM DELEGATION AT THE AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2013

Kicking off today till November 17th in Tinapa, Calabar - in the Cross River State of Nigeria is the 3rd annual Africa International Film Festival or AFRIFF.

What is AFRIFF about?
AFRIFF is a world class showcase that presents a complete immersion into the world of film making with participation from local and international filmmakers and professionals, celebrities, actors, directors, film critics, buyers, distributors, visual artists, film students, amateurs, equipment manufacturers, and international press. 

Maintaining its inaugural theme of “Africa Unites”, the vision is to raise awareness in Africa about the vast potential the entertainment industry holds and the impact it can generate in the economy.  To establish bridges for partnership with international counterparts to ensure quality, expertise and global standards access the local industry, accelerating its sustainable development. AFRIFF also aims to re-establish Africa’s significance as the original birth home of civilisation and indeed the last frontier for unique film stories and content development.

Invited celebrity guests have included Lynn Whitfield, Tchina Arnold, Rockmond Dunbar, Malcom Jamal-Warner, Giancarlo Esposito, Eriq Ebounaey, Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Agbani Darego, and Chris Aire.

The Cameroon delegation representing at this year's showcase comprise of Film Producer Agbor Gilbert Ebot, actors and actresses - Derick Musing, Ayuk Tabi Ebai, Solange Ojong, Christa Eka, Lucie Memba, Quinta Eyong, Solange Yijika and the President of the Producers Guild; Elizabeth Agu.

Despite the tight  schedule, the delegation still found time to meet Hollywood actress Lynn Whitfield (A Thin Line Between Love And Hate) as well as renowned Nollywood actress Rita Dominic. Images as per below...

Gilbert & Rita

Ayuk, Lynn, Gilbert

Lynn & Gilbert

Lucie, Quinta, Rita, Ayuk, Solange, Solange

Ayuk, Lucie, Solange, Lynn, Quinta, Solange, Elizabeth

Christa & Lynn

Lucie & Rita

Lynn & Lucie

Rita & Solange Ojong

Rita & Solange Yijika

Solange Yijika & Lynn Whitfield

Derick & Lynn

Lynn & Solange Ojong

And there goes the Cameroon film crew!!
Find out more about the event here: www.africafilmfest.org

Watch out for upcoming Cameroonian film releases including Gilbert's FAR starring  Dakore Akande and Christa Eka's BELLE.

Other films we recommend you watch include Ninah's Dowry which has won several awards and U-Turn by Ashu Egbe.

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Dulce
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NEW VIDEO: BUSHFALLER BY JOVI FT EKO ROOSEVELT

We are on a roll here...3 days in a row we are bringing you new happenings within team 237's entertainment scene. So we've had Denzyl with the Nanga Boko song, yesterday we had Deejae Vybz ft Fluri Boyz with Marabou and today we have....

Yes today ladies and gents, we have one of the main established hip hop act whose ground breaking debut album H.I.V became one of the BEST produced; musically as well as lyrically arranged album in 2012 and really of all time as no other act can claim this in the urban scene.

Today we bring you the new video released yesterday of one of the tracks within that album - "Bushfaller" featuring one of Cameroon's "anciens" musicians the renowned Eko Roosevelt who is said to have been well pleased with this "Attend Moi" sampling.

In the video, we see why we all fell in love with JOVI as a rap star and why his popularity became so steady upwards. The attitude was swaggish, the lyrics were well spat out, the video was well shot and seems carefully edited with well selected colour tones and even the choice of styling and the set were all on point.

Okay, enough from us. Please watch it below. The video was shot by Ndukong of February 16th Pictures. He is the main videographer/photographer at New Bell Music. Kudos to him :)



Follow Jovi on Twitter: @JoviLeMonstre

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Dulce
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MARABOU, MAMI WATA, MARABOU...JE NE GERE PAS!

We did warn you guys and dolls that every day literally in Cameroon there is something new in the entertainment industry and we are not wrong, right?

Well yesterday we had new music from Red Eye Entertainment lead artist Denzyl and today we have yet again another Red Eye association with this club banger from a group within their camp. The new track entitled "Marabou" is by Deejae Vybz ft Red Eye's Fluri Boyz. It is certainly time for more Cameroonians to get on their feet and dance till they drop to Cameroon made music and this track is definitely one of such that will get you swaying...

Listen for yourself and if you like, download!



Spread the word eh!
Follow them on Twitter: @fluri_boyz
Deejay Vybz: @Deejae_vybz

That's it! Let's get our swag on Team 237! We are on the right path.
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Dulce
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DANCE TO THE NANGA BOKO SONG...NEW FROM DENZYL

About 2 weeks ago we hinted about the release of the audio track "Nanga Boko" by Denzyl a very steady name now within the music scene.

This hustler's anthem is a witty Makossa meet upbeat Afro Pop melange that shows the extent a lover would go to satisfy his demanding yet untrustworthy girlfriend.

The track was written by Denzyl and produced by Mr Elad aka Mr Melody - an artist also who you should watch out for in 2014.

Are you ready to dance? Well put on your dancing shoes and shake that mother feather to this delish up tempo banger of la danse de Nanga Boko...enjoy listening...and dancing!! Thank us later.



Can we get our thanks please!!

Follow Denzyl on Twitter: @Iam_Denzyl
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamdenzyl

Follow Mr Elad: @MisterElad

Follow us: @Brownschuga

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Dulce
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