The fourth edition of Public Relations agency ModeMaison PR's VAULT magazine is especially Christmas themed just for you!
In this issue, former model Irene Major, Queen of Ingress talks about her public life; living & giving. Also covered is the Avenard Couture Christmas Cocktail Celebration as well as the reviews of ‘On Becoming’ a tell all book by Nigeria’s radio and vlog darling Toke Makinwa.
Furthermore, there is great news: as an end of year edition, the Christmas fashion edit freshly handpicked by fashion blogger Hilda Ngelo of Mammypi takes you through your social calendar while wedding digest from East African real estate tycoon SK Mbuga & Vivianne Birungi's 1.3Million USD wedding in Kampala leaves us green with envy. Travel content creator Eposi Litumbo takes us on an African escape to a sunny destination as we escape freezing temperatures.
As if that is not enough, re-branding Africa the right way, Zambian PR girls Chishimba and Monde Nyambe give us an unforgettable experience with their Travel Series as they bring sunny Zanzibar to Lusaka!
What are you waiting for? Delve in!! There are lots more for you to catch up on! Join us and follow the hashtag #IamVaulting
“Special thanks to all our contributors, support system, proofreaders etc This issue is particularly more special because we had our first ever shoot with cover girl Irene Major, what an amazing soul! Many thanks to our shoot team Hilda and Aminat, we achieved this together girls!” stated VAULT editor Cynthia.
After 4 years away from the main scene, Pandita comes
back in with full force partnering with Nigerian producer Wale Owoade
in a song entitled Hallelujah Praise coincidentally
released on her birthday and Thanksgiving day - November 24th.
Originally from Mamfe, Pandita was raised in a
Christian home primarily by her grandparents and aunts, with dregree of
Godliness instilled in her. Her passion for music started at a very early age,
singing with the children’s choir at The Apostolic Church Cameroon in Mamfe.
After finishing her primary education at Government Practicing School Egbekaw,
she moved to Yaoundé for her secondary education at English High School (EHS).
While at EHS, her passion grew even stronger as she was determined in
fulfilling her God’s given assignment which was to spread the gospel through
music.
Moving from Cameroon to the United States in 2010, she
was introduced into pro-music production by Cameroonian singer Naomi Achu. Pandita crafted her first single “Life Don Better” in 2012 with the
help of sound engineer Walta Blackson
and a Cameroon based Producer Joseph Dinka’a aka Joe Piano.
In 2013, Pandita was nominated for Best Gospel artist
in the maiden edition of SONNAH Awards, which took place in Yaounde. Pandita there on took a while off the
main scene to focus on her academics and to build her brand. While away, she
started a new interest in community service, that help randomly selected
underprivileged and orphans in indigenous areas of Cameroon made possible by
the yearly praise and worship events she organises in her resident city of
Cincinnati, OH. She actively got back in the scene early 2016 with the help of
Nigerian born, American-based Producer Wale Owoade with a medley
cover of popular gospel worship songs including “Miracle Worker” by Glowreeyah
Braimah.
This
cover caught the eyes of many new followers from all around the globe. In the
Autumn of 2016, she was recognised as the most valuable Cameroonian Gospel
artist at the Diaspora Entertainment Awards which took place in Maryland.
Pandita
also draws her inspiration from various artists with varying arrays of genres,
some of which are Bukola Bekes, Tasha Cobbs, Ronke Adesoken, Mary Mary, Stella
Damasus, Chioma Jesus, Nathaniel Bassey, Grace Forlu, and many more. With a
massive amount of talent and drive, the best is yet to come from this young
woman after God’s heart.
This
track is available for purchase on itunes and Google play. Also, visit www.panditanjoh.com to get it.
Afro
pop artist Vumomsé, is back again
with an electrifying single entitled
"Move It" to end the year in style. The newest member of Douala
based label Calabash Music spiced up his jubilant and exuberant style of
Gospel/ inspirational music with a technical hip hop blend that will most
definitely get everyone to the dancefloor.
Vumomsé
teamed up with Cameroon's finest producer Djess
Panebo to beautifully craft "Move It" which is also polished and
mixed by Central Africa's number one producer SlimBeatz. "Move It"video is directed by Dr. Nkeng
Stephens one of Africa's best and it features actress Malvis Ann and AFRIMMA Awards 2016 Best Dancer Brenda Dery.
K-Boy Fred
is the latest afro pop, dancehall sensational and R&B singer/songwriter as
well as producer signed to All-In-1
Records. The Dubai based Cameroonian talent released his first ever single
under this record label entitled "Any
Condition" a few days ago.
The
song is both a club banger and a love anthem produced by the famous Nigerian
producer Selebobowho also works
with Yemi Alade. The visuals for this single narrates a passionate love story
of two young lovers sticking together and fighting for their love even when
threatened with death.
Any Condition
is directed by one of Cameroon's finest, Adrenalineand he uses great video techniques to capture the story and the
song. Watch it for yourself here…
Hello
everyone, so much is going on within our entertainment industry that makes
catching up on blog stories one has to be on an athlete’s speed…pheew! We do
not write stories that often however, we continuously share content on our
Facebook Page so ensure you follow our pageto keep up with us!
There is a
definite boom in quality music releases and visuals and here we are presenting
you with a list of our MUST WATCH 6 videos released in the last month. Sit back, kick off your shoes and
relax with us as we take you through in no particular order…
1. Nabil4real ft DJ Pazzo - This is Africa TIA
Released 2
days ago, #ThisIsAfricaTIA is a concept born to showcase Africa from a positive
and realistic perspective. It's a concept that recognises and celebrates
Africa's rich cultural heritage. Watch it below...
2. Numerica -
Laisse Moi T'aimer feat. Dynastie Le Tigre
When the gardener and the driver try to win the love
of the master’s wife, this happens! Released on October 28. Watch it below...
3. FLURI
Boyz - Jamais Vu ft. LOCKO
What
lengths can love go? Watch this piece released October 7!
4. Olgha - Stand
Strong
After
a three-year hiatus, she’s decided to put the knowledge and experience garnered
through the years into a new song titled “Stand Strong”. This
piece released 4 days ago is a soul/afro-pop blend with lyrics that portray strength and
resilience in the face of all obstacles. Keep watching!
5. Montess - Love Witta Gun Man
Released October 20, these visuals in
HD will make you re-live an LA Summer!
6. Stanley Enow - Follow Me (Oh
Nana)
The African Women’s Cup of Nation
(AWCON) is about to kick off from November 19-December 3 2016 in Cameroon and
what better timing to get this out! If you know Stanley Enow, you know he
thrives on versatility and follows no set rules. Watch this, there are lots of
things which will surprise you! Released October 28.
And you, what are some of the music releases you have loved in the last month? Leave your comments below and join us on Facebook.
Zion Records protégé Charly Bis back once again with a
brand new something. Charly B is one of those artists who are succeeding to write his name on the Cameroon music charts with a bold point.
He started off
with the love song titled Love
Na Love which went viral and becoming a love anthem. He followed that up with another single titled Woman Ya Woman featuring Meshi
which took him even further. The popularity of Love Na Love has enabled him to secure a remix with one of Cameroon's finest Mr Leo.
Two
love "prophets" teaming up on the remix of a classic love song and
yousimply can't rate the outcome
with it getting only get better when Salatiel
lays his hands on the keyboard. Love Na
Love Remix is a special package in which both artists express their notion
of love with utmost passion, complementing each other perfectly to produce what
will surely be rated as the love song best collaboration in Cameroon so far? Visuals
by 'Dr Nkeng Stephens & Yonka.'
In line with the first Corporate
Awards in Cameroon, FabAfriq Magazine is organising a “Women in Leadership
Summit” scheduled for the 8th of December 2016 at Pullman Hotel from 10:30 am.
Women’s contributions in decision
making positions are no longer discussed in terms of equality but in terms of
effectiveness and value adding results, this is the reason why the summit is
organised with a great line-up of women to discuss what works for them and how
you can make it work for you.
The Corporate Award Women in
Leadership Summit will recognise the innovator in women and will seek to
encourage them to take the lead roles in the corporate world. Most often,
discussions and analysis about women as leaders in business focus on directors,
CEOs, and to a lesser extent, the ordinary employees. Targeting women from all
walks of life, this initiative aims at guiding the women on best leadership
practices that will impact career progression. It is all about the women
kindling the dexterity in each other, sharing their experiences and strategies,
and getting inspired by what others have done and are doing.
The time has come for women to
explore and tap on their leadership potentials.
Please follow the link to register
for FREE and be part of this event:
The UN Security Council continues to act out on its resolution
1325 which states the important role women have to play in “the prevention and
resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping,
humanitarian response and post-conflict reconstruction.” This was the thrust
behind the recent two-day gathering in Douala, Cameroon of key female figures
in the print magazine industry in the Central Africa region by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). The women came together on the 1st and
2nd of November 2016 for a roundtable to deliberate on launching the
first media platform in the sub-region for women.
The discussion focused on “women, security and conflict management”,
a rather timely subject, giving the present situation in this sub region,
characterised by increasing and recurrent peace and security challenges. The
vital social role played by the media cannot be overemphasized in times of
crisis, in keeping the population informed, hence the justification behind
UNOCA’s initiative in this venture.
Seven influential media professionals from different African
nations were brought together by UNOCA to propel this initiative, amongst whom
was Adeline Sede, the publisher of awards winning FabAfriq Magazine
representing Cameroon. It was a moment of exchange of experiences and proposing
solutions for the emergence of women in the development of a professional and
responsible editorial in favour of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
The major outcome of this roundtable is the launch of the
network of “Female Publishers for Peace and Security in Central Africa” (Femmes
Editrices pour la Paix & la Sécurité en Afrique Centrale; FEPSAC), headed
by strategic figures in the media, with the seven ladies present for the
roundtable as founding members. Joining FabAfriq’s Adeline Sede were Ms. Melisa
Bendome of Gabon’s “African Leading Ladies”, Ms. Nioni Masela of RDC’s “Optimum
Magazine”, Ms. Peace Hillary Tumwesigire of Rwanda’s “Family Magazine”, Ms.
Librada Ela Asumu of Equatorial Guinee’s EWAISO Magazine, Venicia Guinot of Congo-Brazzaville’s
Tropics Magazine and Mrs. Achta Saleh from Chad. Also present to help facilitate
this launch were key players from UNOCA Mr Karna Soro, Chef de la section
politique, Ms Mirielle Tushiminina, Ms Ecoma Alaga and Axelle Dzikongo.
The founding members are charged with the responsibility to
provide expert advice and promote conversations around topics that favour the
participation of women in the media sector in equal conditions, for building
and maintaining peace in Central Africa.
Samuel Eto'o through his foundation; Fundacion Samuel Eto’o, has
partnered with Fotemah Mba’s NGO; JUMP Africa, through
Utopia Group (the agency managing Samuel Eto'o's media, image and communications)
to efficiently cater for the educational and medical needs of young
Cameroonians and Africans.
So far, JUMP Africa, has shipped over 250,000 books to schools in four
African countries; Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda, and is on track to send
a million books, to support 500 learning centers all across Africa.
Near future projects include: supporting the “Word
Alive Orphanage” in Ghana, supporting the “Treasure Center” in Bamenda,
Cameroon (in which JUMP Africa recently did some volunteer work), providing an
updated library for the “Sound of Silence School” (school for the deaf in Buea, Cameroon), supporting the “Bulu Blind Center” (school for the blind in Buea, Cameroon) with brail books, laptops and recorders.
This partnership with Fundacion Samuel Eto’o and
Utopia group is set to be a propellant to the achievement of the
said projects and goals.
Emma
MimbaakaReality Rapper is here again with a
brand new single titled Visa Chasers (Bush
Fallers). After gaining a huge fan base with a series of freestyles, Emma
Mimba decided to kick off his music career by dropping a hard verse on the
remix of Check
Ma Swag by Don Crozzy.
The remix made a great buzz in and around the country, serving as a springboard
for the Reality Rapper who has decided to bounce high with a brand new single
titled Visa Chasers. the second single off his upcoming EP "The
Tin Be Start Like Play" to bereleased
soon under his record label "The
Fame."
Visa Chasers (Bush Fallers)
was first released by Emma Mimba as a short freestyle which went viral mainly
because of the lyrical content, the strong message and the rap skill and
creativity. Emma Mimba is here with the official audio for Visa Chasers, with Geega "The Beationary"
(Cameroonian) & Francisco Reis (Portuguese) on the keys and Emma Mimba
on the flow, you are up for some amazing punch lines. This is a piece with a
powerful message directed to the youths in Africa with the "I must 'fall bush' to make
it" mentality. Emma Mimba totally transforms a whatsapp
conversation into amazing rap lyrics which doesn't only entertain but schools
the youth on the said issue.
Calabash Music, the concert organisers for
the upcoming Wax Dey& Yemi Alade oncert on November 12th at
Palais des Sports Yaoundé, have announced their special tribute which will be paid
to the Eseka train crash victims and their families. 10% of all tickets sold
will go directly towards assisting victims of the crash.
“We are calling on the public, corporate
bodies and other artists to join us in this movement, which will go beyond the
concert.” said Wax Dey, who is well known across the world for running massive
humanitarian campaigns.
The concert will be hosted by Tito and
Nene Shadzeka.
Calabash Music also announced a line-up of
guest artists for the concert, including famous rapper, Koppo and award-winning
international songstress Gasha. Breakout rap sensation Stanis, Galaxy J1, Sama
Ndango, Nadine Murielle, Nabcis, Tony Sunshyne, D.A.W and J Mallo are some of
the other artists that have ticked their names to entertain at this music showcase.
Don't miss it! Tickets are available at Palais Des
Sports, or online at:
« The #Team237Mag is designed to celebrate and promote young Cameroonians
working towards making Cameroon a better place by believing in themselves and
creating jobs out of their passion. »
Introducing the #team237mag! A magazine inspired by the young generation
of hard working Cameroonians who in every way are defying the odds and creating
opportunities for themselves.
As Cameroonians we are faced with so many challenges that set us back as our leaders are doing very
little to help the young Cameroonian with a dream. But even with all the
constraints these youths are breaking grounds and flying the flag high in
every field.
The mission of the magazine founders is to give young Cameroonians a magazine that is all about them, to inspire
them to believe in the beauty of their dreams, to work hard and to learn from young
entrepreneurs who are already established within the industries and to get them to join in the growth of the country
in a fun and entertaining manner. This while also promoting and safeguarding our culture by giving the entertainment
industry a push through music, movies,
fashion and photography.
Can't wait to delve in DCers! The launch date is October 19th at the London Complex Bar in Buea. All info on flyer.
Myra Maimoh's sophomore album Uniq is now released and available
on all major online platforms and it is quite the masterpiece for many
different reasons. Very rarely does an artist try to, and succeed in
accomplishing so many things in a 6 song EP.
We are taken to the very essence of who the artist is,
and what her musical range and influences have been. A marked departure from
her first album, Uniq tells a compelling story of power through adversity and
identifying one’s voice and identity; you get the feeling Myra is singing as
much to herself as she is to other people. A conviction in message carries throughout
the album.
‘A No Go Tire’ is a musical gem that sets the stage for
Myra's believe in finding a home in God and those who matter, as you go through
life's adversity. This song is so beautiful that the instrumentals are just as
powerful as the lyrics, no wonder she includes instrumentals as a separate
track. Myra sticks to her own version of soul which lends itself to her
understated vocal range and ability. She lets the song come to her. Her message
of hope shines through as the Spanish guitar takes centre stage - simply
sublime.
She ratcheted things up with 'On Va Danser', which is as
smooth an afrobeat-rnb track as there is out there. Her Cameroonian and African
roots shines through the drums and bilingual lyrics. A call to dance and make
merry in appreciation of her motherland.
‘Feh Vitavivi’ is the track that settles you down to into
your soulful place. It lets Myra's voice carry the track as she explores the
idea of emerging with power in a mix of English and one of the languages of her
fatherland. The musical cadence of the song and instruments transpose you into
a different sphere of relaxation and inflection - a true 'listener’s' song if
ever there was any.
She brings the power and energy back with the most
complex song in the repertoire as we are transported by 'Beau Parleur' into a
festival of drums, and percussions, and counter rhythms for which African music
is so widely noted. Beau Parleur acts as a counter weight to the more extravagant
promise songs of the RnB world. Her play on the empty promises, that people are
usually are subjected to shows the mind and thinking of the singer philosopher,
all combined in a festival for the ears and work for the feet! Breathtaking is
the word that comes to mind.
Her title track, ‘Uniq’ which has a newly released video
shot in Cameroon by renowned Adah Akenji, is one for the ages. A hip hop packed
girl power anthem which still has some Africa infused into it. Here, we see
Myra the vocalist let loose - her adlibs and octave changes are only matched in
effectiveness by the sick bass drops and catchy chorus - all this while still
delivering a message of uniqueness and belief to every young girl and lady who
dares listen to themselves and their own abilities. Uniq, her most cross
over song delivers to a wider audience of listeners, but it still stays true to
who she is in delivering a positive message!
The album rounds up with a collaboration reggae hip-hop
track 'Faraway' with the sultry and sensationally lazy voice of Tboi. Once more
a song sang in yet another language - pidgin, but a song that shows Myra the
vocalist unafraid to share the spotlight with another powerful artist. A song
of hope that makes us know wherever we are in our struggles, or successes are
not that far away.
You round up the album with instrumentals by enjoying the
genius and various influences of the talented and international producers who
collaborated to make this album so simply, 'Uniq'.
Uniq the album, is a triumph in the S-trifecta - Sound,
Song, Soul. It leaves you quite wanting more but not being unsatisfied. An
album well worth its price tag and more. Two thumbs up! The album is available to buy on her website as well as on iTunes, Amazon.
