WHAT'S NEW 237?! #NEWVIDEORELEASES #TRENDCAMER

Hello dear readers, it has been a few days since we posted apologies. So today we wanted to bring to your attention to a few new video releases currently making rounds around the Camer showbiz scene.

Here they are...

"Bennam" is a modernised Western Highlands influenced track by Hope Music Group signee Michael Kiessou. It is great to see how our culture can be reinterpreted and brought to life in the 21st century. The track was produced by PhilJohn and mixed and mastered by DK Kriss. Kudos to NS Pictures for shooting the video. Enjoy!

This is a very good song from 4 piece group Da Thrill who gained notoriety after winning the Nescafe competition. The video for "Je Te Yah Moh" was released at the end of January this year. The styling could have been much better nonetheless the track itself is so good! Check it below...

France based Franky P Davodva seems to be an already recognised name in the Cameroon music scene and recently he dropped a high class video for his track "On Fait Ca Bien" shot by Cameroon's number one and highly acclaimed video director Shamack. The video depicts a playboy jetsetter who really knows how to "fait ca bien" with the blings, the chicks and the drinks in the club. His style is much Americanised with a hint of Matt Houston. Check it below...

"Afe Nkap" by rapper Ngoma has been on the lips and Facebook statuses of many and we could not wait to have this video on our blog especially after seeing the teaser which was released at the end of last year. With a highly original video, a highly original song and a highly original flow by Ngoma, this definitely makes one of our best track and video for 2014. Kudos to Adah the video director. Watch it below...

The Cameroon entertainment industry is slowly moving in the right direction...kudos to all working hard to make this happen.

Until next time...Stay sweet
Dulce
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MA BELLE NOBI STORE BY MANJONG GROUP

The official video by Camer based rappers Enn and Willy B of Manjong Group is finally here after the release of their debut track last year.

Watch and enjoy the video shot by Dante Fox...we give it a thumbs up!



Stay sweet
Dulce
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MTN CAMEROON CEO "HANGS" OUT ON GOOGLE HANGOUT...

Dear DC readers so it seems one of the largest telecoms agencies in Cameroon, South African led MTN have joined the trendy tech buffins by organising a Google Plus Hangout for their CEO Mr Karl Olutokun Toriola who has been the Chief Executive Officer in Cameroon since November 2011 to virtually meet and "chat" with the customers.

Surprisingly many including us were not aware of this Hangout which took place 2 days ago and as we further gathered, due to the restrictions imposed the hanging out sessions was not as free as it should have been.

So for such a large multinational agency with a social media presence, why was this session not publicised? Why was it not trending on the day? Why were restrictions imposed? According to Mr Toriola, there will be another in about 2 months...let's see what happens next!

Watch the "Hangout" below...



Stay sweet
Dulce
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WHAT'S UP 237?! YOUR MUSIC UPDATED!

Hello DC readers, so much has been released in team 237 milieu and below are some...enjoy!

Wisest Perika is the first official release from Bamenda based El Kana. Since we first listened to this track last year when he sent it to us, we knew it would be a hit! So well produced and he flows so well too! Check it below!



It was a double whammy for USA based Vreezy Ville who recently signed to Houston based Franco Records. Too Blessed and Pon De Floor were released together a few days ago so check it out below. We would like to send our heartfelt condolences message to the Franco Records team who lost an important member in Nigeria 2 days ago. May he RIP.





Dareal, the Yaounde based artist and member of French Kind team recently dropped C'est Quoi Ton Way. Watch the video below.



A few weeks ago, Belgium based Kosy dropped this banger...Folere!! Watch it below.



And that's it from us today...watch out for more coming soon.

Follow us on Twitter: @Brownschuga

Stay sweet
Dulce
xxx

SIPEC; BRINGING KEY PEOPLE & BUSINESSES TOGETHER...

As the famous saying goes, it is not about what you know but rather who you know and one budding events organiser shows us why we need to pay more attention to our networks by founding SIPEC, an acronym for Sherai’s Initiative for Promoting Entrepreneurs in Cameroon.

What is it's main aim?

This initiative seeks to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in Cameroon through identifying entrepreneurs and small businesses and creating a platform whereby their services and products can be marketed in a fun and light hearted way. 

They provide the space, some beautiful music, nice chilled drinks, some well marinated finger foods and a mix of intelligent people and voilà an environment where ideas are exchanged and business partnerships formed!

The kick off event... 

Sheraiz Delightz, the events planning company behind the SIPEC initiative kicked off the under the theme of: Networking, a key tool for successful business at the White House Restaurant in Bonapriso gathering about 150 people - a mix of entrepreneurs, media personnels, and professionals as well as introducing 10 companies to the attended guests.

So, what next?

The SIPEC events are scheduled to run quarterly in different parts of the country. The next edition is already booked for Thursday April 24^th 2014 at the White House Restaurant. 

And the brainchild is...

Etonde aka Sherai is the founder and CEO of Sheraiz Delightz an Events Management company in Douala, Cameroon. Etonde has held many sales roles in the past 6 years and understands the challenges of closing deals with clients. Through SIPEC, she wants to see companies work with each other and entrepreneurs move from small to big. “We all need each other”, she says.

Some images of the event below...

Etonde herself!

And that was SIPEC, the travelling networking event that is aimed at bringing people and businesses together under 1 platform a city at a time. Watch out for the next one near you! Kudos Etonde.

For more information: www.sipec.com

Stay sweet

Dulce

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GET THE NOIR EXPERIENCE AT THE PREMIÈRE PURE LONDON FASHION EXPO!!!

Pure London has become the UK’s leading fashion buying event with over 12,000 buyers from independent, department stores, multiples and e-tailers  attending each season, not only to source brands, but also to place orders. 

Guess which Camer brand is taking part in such a HUGE platform?!

That's right! Harnessed in its birthplace of London, Anrette Ngafor Akinyele's fashion brand Liiber London with a tagline of “Be Liiber, Be Free” combines the sights, sounds and shapes of Cosmo London to concoct unique limited pieces for the vibrant freedom loving fashionista. Have you had a Liiber London taste yet? Well, check this...

The brand unveils "NOIR" its new Spring Summer 2014 collection at this London's biggest première fashion platform from February 9th to 11th at Stand A11.

The “NOIR” collection draws inspiration from the famous quote by car designer Henry Ford which states "You can have any colour you want as long as it is black.” Liiber London will present to its public and buyers a collection which will be a mélange of elegant, stylish and edgy items all in black with a surprise pop of colour on certain items. How cool!

Fancy checking it out our London peeps?? Well of course Liiber London invites you to a fashionable 3 day experience where you can shop while champagne sipping and cupcake munching…what else can a fashion lover desire?! The “NOIR” experience right?! See you there!

For more information: www.purelondon.com

Contact Liiber London:

Email: liiberlondon@gmail.com

Twitter: @Liiberlondon

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Liiber-London

NEW MUSIC ALERT: THE GODMOTHER EP BY BAMENDA BASED RAPPER TILLA

From one rapper post to another and this time we have Bamenda based Bertilla aka TILLA who today released a 5 track EP with a featuring from another proud Bamenda child; Magasco.

These 5 tracks opens us up to the world of TILLA and we get to see how multi faceted and diverse she can be. Yes, she can sing, she can also rap and yes she can be a bad ass chick too!

From the mellowed down sing along club banger "Fire Bun Dem" where she introduces to us to who she is. She is TILLA the Banso chick who chills on the VIP area and drives a brand new car and if we want to know more about her, www.tilla.com is where you will get more of her.

On the ragga influenced "Remote Control" TILLA takes us onto the dance floor where we must all show our whining skills. On "Alhadji", we see a "runs girls" hustler attitude where she is all about the money...can she really fall for that?

If you thought TILLA couldn't be a bad ass chick then "Jungle" will prove you wrong. TILLA takes it hardcore and brings it back to the "street" with a ghetto hustler attitude in this jungle which she finds herself in.

The last track "My Kingdom" with Drake influenced Magasco; TILLA proclaims her position as the "top chef" in this Camer rap kitchen. Other rapper chicks better be aware then as it seems TILLA is not about to back down easily!

We are excited to see that the female rap scene is fast developing with artists such as TILLA, Askia and Ciana - all very talented and multi faceted. It is about to become an explosive 2014 then!!

Okay so check out the EP below...happy listening!!

Follow her on Twitter: @TillaRaps

Follow us: @Brownschuga

Stay sweet and have a blessed Sunday
Dulce
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INTRODUCING CIANA; A CAMER RAP QUEEN IN THE MAKING...

Buea based Ciana aka Caroline, a geology and petrology student at the University of Buea is fast showing her dominance in the hip hop scene as the future queen of Camer rap.

Signed under the Molyko based No Hitz No Recordz label managed by Prince Enobi, Ciana released her acclaimed debut single "Bangwa Sense" in the last quarter of 2013.

Ciana kicked started her music career as a songwriter providing lyrics to her sister and friends before embarking fully as a singer. She joined an all male rap group which quickly became defunct. Not giving up easily, Ciana used her popularity gained to continue on a solo path. She later took part in 2012's biggest event - 12 12 12 organised in Buea.

Fast forward to 2014 and Ciana has partnered with Douala based ModeMaison PR; a Public/Press Relations, Marketing, Branding and Styling/Rental agency servicing primarily the showbiz sector in Cameroon and the Diaspora.

Pursuing a music career was inevitable for Ciana as artists such as Beyoncé, Phyno, Foxxy Brown, MI greatly played a huge role in inspiring her journey.

2014 seems to hold a lot in store for this budding rap queen who is currently in the studio working on her tracks. We certainly cannot wait to hear more from her!

Check out these 5 interesting facts about her:-

• Ciana is not just a pretty face, she is a Geology/Petrology student.
• Ciana's dimples, waist and legs are her favourite features.
• Ciana loves being artistic including interior decoration.
• Her favourite colour is blue. Check out her logo ;-)
• She is very passionate about dancing.

Follow her on Twitter: @bestciana
Follow her label: @NHNRENT
Follow her PR: @ModeMaisonPR
Follow her activities on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/ModeMaisonPR

Credits:
Dress/Shorts Combo by: Nakuin (Douala)
MUA: Bih Youty
Styled by: ModeMaison PR

That's it!
Stay sweet
Dulce
xxx

JOVI IS THAT BASTARD KIND ARTIST IN A BASTARD KIND VIDEO WITH THAT BASTARD KIND SONG...

It's January, the beginning of the year and already the Cameroon music scene is buzzing with some great releases. Don't fret dear DC readers be sure that we will bring to your attention those that you absolutely must know about.

So, the current tag word on the urban music lovers' lips is BASTARD - a term which has been made cool and acceptable by none other that the BASTARD grand himself JOVI. 

The track released towards the last quarter of last year had it's video shot by the video director of the moment Ndukong Bertrand aka February 16th. 

With a feature of a few familiar faces in the music scene including another rapper du kwat Spido, the video shot on the streets of Douala features JOVI as a regular "motor park" boy hustling and with real depictions of "kwata boys" smoking and hanging out.

Kitted in "La Mort" gear by young fashion label Frenchkind; JOVI in this song and video featuring his sidekick and first lady of his label - Reniss - reveals why the public fell head over heels with him from his "Don 4 Kwat" days.

Okay so that is enough chit chatting from us...don't knack us sur la joue!! Here is the video...BASTARD by JOVI ft Reniss...enjoy!!

 

Stay sweet

Dulce

xxx

NEWS ALERT: SEMI ILLITERATE GRANDMOTHERS LIGHT UP A REMOTE VILLAGE

Hello DC readers, check this wonderful story...!

Two female grandmothers who spent 6 months in India following a solar electrification training are now providing light across remote villages in Cameroon through installing panels that taps sunlight and converts it into light. The first village to receive this wonderful gift was Munyengue Trouble, a remote village by Mount Cameroon which falls outside the national electricity grid.

Read the full report HERE

How amazing!! Classic case of "teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." With their knowledge, they are developing their community a village at a time!

Kudos to those mamis!!

Stay sweet

Dulce

xxx

THE PREMIERE SONNAH AWARDS IN PICTURES...

The inaugural Cameroon Entertainment Awards baptised as the Sonnah Awards took place at the Hilton Hotel last December 29th becoming the first ever English speaking award show to partner with the national television channel CRTV enjoying a live coverage on the day.

The awards, a brainchild of Akim Macauley a member of the Cameroon Film Industry and a film producer is dedicated to the promotion, recognition and the exceptional achievements in Cameroon film, music, fashion, sports and digital media. It aims to be a platform where talents are recognised, honoured and applauded.

Together with the assistance of Maryland based Asheris event planners, the first award show was acclaimed for being one of the first ever Cameroon based/organised show that truly showed the potential of becoming something greater through the years with more sponsors taking part and with a heightened emphasis on the detail.

Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter were trending "Sonnah" on the night of the event as regular posts of who had won and who was spotted in the crowd as well as images from the show were shared. Winners on the night included rapstarboy Stanley Enow who walked away with 2 awards and also performed his hit track Hein Pere, DOP Yibain Emile-Aime Chah for Ninah's Dowry, actress Mbufung Seikeh from Ninah's Dowry, Alenne Menget, Kibonen NY as best fashion label, Charles-Hubert Itandje for football, Debra Debs as best urban female act and special awards were given to muna Sawa himself Ben Decca and to Peter Essoka for his contribution to television and radio.

On the fashion side, the Sonnah Awards have been the first ever award show with well dressed guests complete with an interactive red carpet features of live interviews. The men were suited and booted or in traditional attires while the women made a great effort to look their best. Our 2 best dressed females on the night were Solange Yijika and Joan Ngomba of D'Coded and our 2 best males have to be Alenne Menget and daddy Votias otia!

Check out some images below...

Muna Sawa himself, tonton Ben Decca

Akim Macauley & Starboy Stanley Enow

Singer Gasha & Penjo Pete

Actor Anurin & DOP Yibain Chah

Rapstarboy Stanley Enow with both awards...hein pere!!

Our male best dressed daddy Otia in traditional wear

Our other best dressed male Alenne Menget looking dapper in yellow!

D'Coded front woman Joan Ngomba was lush in black by EB Creations.

Actress Solange Yijika should be dubbed "SexySol" she is also our best dressed female.

And there goes the Sonnah Awards in pictures...we cannot wait to see the next event and we wish all the team success!

Stay sweet
Dulce
xxx