CRTV Journalist, Teke Julius molested by Fako SDO in Limbe, Cameroon

Teke Julius, journalist with the Cameroon Radio Television, CRTV, has been arrested and detained at the gendarmerie bridage in Limbe, capital of Fako Division, South West Region, while he was covering the visit of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Philemon Yang.

The arrest took place on Monday the 9th of May, 2016 and before Julius was put off communication, he told me by telephone that; "I was recording some comments being made by some senoir officials concerned with the completion of the Limbe Omnisport Stadium and other projects the PM is visiting when some men in uniform came and asked me to follow them. I later found myself at the gendarmerie brigade where one of the men in uniform told me that I was under detention at the behest of the SDO of FAKO for unauthorized recording."

Shortly after that conversation, Teke went off communication and all attempts to contact him again have gone futile.

The Prime Minister and Head of Government arrived in the South West Region on Sunday the 8th of April, 2016 to inspect the newly constructed football stadium there, along with other infrastructure meant to facilitate Cameroon’s hosting of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in November, 2016 and the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.

Cameroon is rated not free by Freedom House in the 2016 freedom of speech and of the press perceptions.
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Report by John Mbah Akuroh
Journalist, CRTV- Editorial Adivsor
At The Times Journal, Secretary General of
The Commonwealth Journalists Association, CJA,
President of the Cameroon Anglophone Newspaper
Publishers’ Association.
Tel. 00237 674 255 743

Cameroonian player, Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing on the field

Patrick Ekeng

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died aged 26 of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on the pitch. Ekeng fell to the floor in the 70th minute of a televised Romanian league match between Dinamo and Viitorul. He was pronounced dead in hospital two hours later. The Romanian Football Federation announced on Saturday the Romanian Cup final between Dinamo and Cluj would be put back a week to 17 May. 

Ekeng playing for Cordoba against FB Barcelona

The Cameroonian FA confirmed Ekeng's death on Twitter on Friday, while his former club Cordoba tweeted: "We have no words to express our sadness at the loss."

Ekeng had also previously played for Le Mans and Lausanne. In 2003, Cameroon international midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe died after collapsing during a Confederations Cup match against Colombia in France. We pray for his soul and comfort the family in this time of need.

(source: BBC Sport)

Makon releases new video "Nsongo"

Makon, budding Cameroonian artist who composed the "Hala ya Matta" tune recently released a new video, "Nsongo". Under the umbrella of One Touch Entertainment, this club banger is set to ravage the streets of Cameroon and worldwide, bringing a fresh promise of distinction and quality.

Makon (Yong Makon Ndi) is the first of the rare jewels from the record label One Touch Entertainment. He hails from the North West Region of Cameroon. Produced by Winney and directed by Mista Adrenaline, this video lets the viewer peek into the mind of Makon. All you have to do is watch the video and be amazed!

www.facebook.com/makonofficial237
@yongmakon

Cameroonian singer Mel B Akwen robbed by collegues at gun point.

Cameroonian singer, Mel B Akwen, is reported to have been robbed at gun point and almost raped by a fellow artist. This allegtion was made by the singer on her official Facebook account, where she also lamented on the poor and slow reaction of the Cameroon police to her turmoils.

The Cameroonian musician who just released her latest single "Ndele" was returning home with her manager when they were ambushed and she was almost raped. Her valuables were taken and till now, no further action has been taken by the police. She took to Facebook to point fingers at a well renowned artist whom she claims is responsible for the shocking act. We await more info.

Cameroonian singer SETCHE releases patroitic song, “Batuo”

Rising Cameroonian musical-cum-patriotic sensation, Setche has released her second single, “Batuo”. This Bayangi-inclined tune is translated as “hello”, and aims at creating an awareness of the beauty of Cameroon, thus debunking the sordid picture painted by the West about her dear fatherland. 

Filled with emotionally painted visuals and an artistic blend of cultural melody, this song no doubt awakens the patriotic spirit in the listener, forcing him/her to rekindle the dying embers of nationalism in their hearts.

It’s time to relax and get the message, take a break from the boom box Naija music that has so much filled the air and be consumed by the feeling of our cultural heritage. Let’s all support this movement. Let’s all support Setche!

Watch the song on YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjH6T_ejlRI&feature=youtu.be

Download on itunes: (a percentage of the income goes to support the fight against forgotten and maltreated girls) 

Share and purchase complete audio at:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1065197277?ls=1&app=itunes
OR
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Setche_Batuo?id=B3czddkteheepvudbceqtyun3em

Like her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/setchemusic