From the day of the auditions through the rehearsals(with a live orchestra) ,the first show, the pre-recording and recording of the tracks on the “Where We Belong” album, my experience with the team and coordinators has been fun-filled and invigorating, to say the least. Seldom has there been an uneventful moment as the preparations and anticipations have created an atmosphere filled with buzz and effervescence.
Working
with artists who are ready to learn, open to constructive criticism,
passionate, creative and humorous has made the adventure unforgettable.
Everyone is a team player and the goal is more important than the role. The
team-spirit and unity of mind have painted a clear mental picture of where we
hope to arrive at and the pinnacles we intend to attain. This has fueled the
team’s engine of creativity and this was seen when on one spree to the Saddle
Hill Ranch Resort to compose, we faced an awkward moment of indecision. Late
into the night when inspirations were high, various artists had come up with
different hooks for the main track (Where We Belong) and all turned out to be
potential hits. Only votes could settle this issue.
Although
show business in Africa is still a burgeoning industry at an infantile stage,
the growth has been uneven with nations like Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana
experiencing a more rapid evolution in this sector. Fully confident of the fact
that we (Cameroon in general and Bamenda in particular) have what it takes to
compete at an international level, we’re out to export our cultural heritage,
boost our international image as well as attract foreign investments. In a
précis, we’re putting Bamenda on the map – the entertainment GPS. Like an
11-month pregnancy, our shine is overdue so it’s time to groom this sector,
raise our living standards, gain international recognition as well as bag
accolades such as BET Awards, MAMAs and Grammies.
Looking
at the unharnessed potentials and talents we possess, there is definitely no
reason why we should be absentees on the international stage. Noteworthy is the
fact that most artists on the project have impressive academic and professional
profiles with some well-established in the corporate world. We are also out to
discredit the prevailing stereotype that music should be reserved for school
drop-outs or the frustrated in society. Every artist on the team is a
song-writer possessing the lyrical prowess and wittiness of translating
inspired words into meaningful words. Charisma and swag are no exceptions. With
these and more, nothing can deter Bamenda’s auspicious prospects in the light
of entertainment. So what are we waiting for???
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| X-Brown |
‘There
are big packages reserved for the world and an even bigger dream for us to
realize.’
X
Brown
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| Glynn |
‘This
is my time to shine so that I can liberate others from their fears’
Glynn
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| Dratzy |
‘Like
an 11 month pregnancy, our shine is overdue. It’s time to groom this sector,
raise our standards, raise our living standards, and gain international
recognition as well as bag accolades ’
Denroy
‘Dratzy’ Anagho
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| Natty |
‘Looking at the unharnessed potentials
and talents we possess, there is definitely no reason why we should be
absentees on the international stage’
Natty
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| Thelma |
‘My
roots say it all; the grassland symbolize the green pastures some seek, the
highlands symbolize the peak or altitude we’re destined to attain’
Thelma
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| Renus |
'We
will override the impression and mentality of the world about us. We are the
New Bamenda.'
Renus
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| Zinnia |
‘I
will not let this Song die in me; I will do this thing till I get the strength
to do this thing right’
Zinnia
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| Nollygohh |
'I.A.M
I am the voice of the people. I am the food for the soul
I am the music.
I am'
Nollygohh
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