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                                           DULO ARTIST

STANISLAUS ADU TAKUM who goes by the name DULO is an uprising artist(rapper) from the Menka origin Widikum in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, though his mother is from Bali Nyonga. He is twenty-two years old and is the last of 4 children to their parents (3 boys and a girl).

Coming from a religious background, Dulo is a Catholic and very strong in his faith. He attended all his primary school at C.S Batibo and attended his secondary and high school at G.H.S Batibo. During his secondary and high school days, Dulo was so much passionate about Literature in English that he longed to be a Literature teacher. Having this dream with him after high school, he started studying modern letters as a private student at ENS Bambili. But he later dived into studying Insurance at Polytechnic Bambui that same year in 2014. In 2016, he obtained his HND in Insurance.

The love of poetry and expressions pulled Dulo into the music world where he been for these past years. He has to his credit 4 official tracks namely; HAND FOR MOB; ELE SO; IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW; and AND SO. He has also done a number of collaborations with other artists some of which include; RED OIL ft Jeff J and Tclin; TIME NO DE ft Jeff J, Chantal Travota and Tclin; and EASY ft Jeff J and Branza.

Dulo also draws his inspiration when he listens to artists like JOVI, STANLEY ENOW, FALZ, SARKODIE, MANIFEST, J COLE, KENDRICK LAMAR and a few more.

“They give u what you want to hear and come when you least expect” he describes his role models

Like every other person, Dulo faces a number of hindrances to his vision. One of which is the lack of support from those who have already made a name in terms of putting their logo or signature tune on a song they produced, and also giving feedback on songs sent to them, thus Dulo pleads with the “big brothers” of the art to give a helping hand to those who are still uprising.

“With the fans, the showbiz in Cameroon has just 2 more years to grow because they have begun consuming our own products. It is now left to the musicians themselves to improve on their music quality and help each other grow” Dulo quotes.

Dulo encourages all of you upcoming artist to be prayerful, believe in yourself and your art, and love yourself. He goes on to put you on guard that God before all and never to let praises get to your head as it kills good talent.

“If you don’t believe and love what you are doing, how do you expect people to love your arts?” a food of thought by Dulo

Asides rap, our admirable artist also has some knowledge in manicure and pedicure for ladies as he studied it. But as of now, he is a  kind-hearted person who volunteers at the Delly Singah Foundation, an NGO meant to give the homeless hope.

WATCH HIS LASTEST SINGLE "ELE SO"
(https://youtu.be/aBYCDNJv44Q)

During Dulo’s spare time, you can find him playing basketball, reading novels, and watching movies. He also loves acting.

Catch him on Facebook with the name DULO STANISLAUS and his facebook page, DULO. On Instagram, @duloiam22 and Twitter @duloiam

By Carl King
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON THE K&C MAGAZINE
2019

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                                    N-JUSTIN BROWN ACTOR/PRODUCER

From the Grass-field region (Northwest-Cameroon), precisely from Kom in the Boyo division, is a multi-talented show biz star by name NCHINI Justin well known as N Justin Brown. Justin is the fourth out of six progenies from strong and kicking parents. He started his education in the Southwest region of Cameroon up to the level of high school where he moved to the Bamenda in the Northwest region of Cameroon where he obtained his A-level. He then continued in the University of Bamenda, in the school of ENSET, where he is currently studying Business marketing.

          It was in 2015 that Justin decided to follow his calling, his passion, to get into show biz as an actor. While there, he discovered other hidden talents as a producer and a scriptwriter. The road wasn’t covered with milk and honey, as he faced difficulties in training, having a perfect schedule that cuts through school, acting and other personal hustles, and also the issue of lack of finances. All the above-mentioned hurdles didn’t weigh Justin down. He found a way to supersede all these downturns. 

         

          Justin has worked on the projects “Nightmares”, “Bed of Thorns” and “Flames of hell” (to be released). He revealed that the public should be anticipating 2 more projects coming this year. The movie “Bed of Thorn” was a massive hit as it received the public price award at the YARHA International Film Festival, and a number of nominations at the Red Feather Award where it won “Best original screenplay” and “Best film”. It has gotten over 7 acceptances into film festivals in and out of Cameroon.

“As challenging as the movie industry in Cameroon is, it is growing and making Africans proud. But we as Cameroonians need to accept and support the industry by consuming their products and stop comparing. We also need the Government’s intervention to get to the brim” Justin gives his own opinion about the Cameroon Movie Industry.

Most recent the multi-award winning movie BED OF THORNS was accepted into the prestigious AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL in Dallas USA indeed "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure" thumps up BED OF THORNS

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them that is Desmond Whyte, Libota McDonald, Idris Elba, Will Smith and Tyler Perry.

N Justin Brown is a warmth hearted individual kind to all he meets loves making fun, watching movies and listening to good music.

 You can catch him on Facebook at @Justin Brown Official and on Instagram with the same name.

By Carl King

Exclusively on the K&CMagazine 2019

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                                     MENKEMNDI RANDY DIRECTOR

Behind the curtains of k&c mag today, we have MENKEMNDI Randy a.k.a. Mr Menkemndi. We want to start by wishing him a happy happy birthday as he was born on this very significant day in Cameroonian history, 7^th of October into a family of 4. He is a descendant of the “Wabane” Subdivision, found in the Lebialem Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon. Mr Menkemndi, after obtaining his “O-Level” and “A-Level” certificate in GBHS Bamenda, is currently a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, precisely in the field of Management and Entrepreneurship from the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management (HICM).

Being a Presbyterian, his flare in acting was ignited in his early age under the training of his Sunday School teacher who is of late. He began progressively from acting minor roles to playing the lead role in the biblical skits they performed at rallies. The potential in him was awarded best Actor at one of these rallies and from there he started dreaming big.

“From there I began not only doing acting for God but for the world” he quoted.

As the CEO of Noble Art Entertainment company, Mr Menkemndi is into acting, directing, editing, producing, cinematography and is a mentor and coach to those in need. He has accomplished over 20 short films as director and cinematographer which include; JANET; CARO; PATH FOUNDER; DREADED just to name a few. He has also done two feature films as director and cinematographer; “Dark” and “The Seed”. He has also directed 8 music videos. Mr Menkemndi reveals he has other powerful projects coming up which consist of “Celebrity lifestyle” a music video of the famous Brown Popsy, and “Standard 7” a movie written by Esperanza Evita. 

Going internationally, alongside Draufsicht, he has to his credit a documentary, and a music video for the artist Sky, all shot in Berlin Germany, and is currently working on another project alongside a German filmmaker that remains anonymous. Mr. Menkemndi has worked with other CFI actors such as Seehofer Roland, Mambo Augusta, and Grand Pa (Vuga Sampson) and is willing to develop more projects director-wise alongside other directors both nationally and internationally such as; Christa Eka, Solange Yijika, Musing Derick, Akuro Titus, Clarence Peter, Kunle Ofolayo, Funke Akindele and Jackie Appiah.

Mr Menkemmdi acknowledges one of his greatest achievements to me is the fact that he has groomed and played a very significant role in the growth of great actors in the industry such as; Fungwa Godisma, Kah Belinda, Njilah Relindis, Lum Nora, Simeon Dan, Kitio Romaric, Esperanza Evita and the list continues. He has also achieved a lot within these few years. One being the best Social Entrepreneur at OLSEE Awards 2017, Best Youth Development Young Person at YOCICOPO Awards 2017, and the movie “Path Founder” directed by him won the Peace in the Street Awards in the United States. Also, being the backbone of the prestigious Almost a Night Awards  "ALAN" in Bamenda that has awarded more than 30 persons since it began December 2016, significant enough it's an applaudable achievement.

Mr Menkemndi plans to be a household name in the Cameroon Film Industry in five years to come with the projects he has in mind together with his team, Noble Art Entertainment.

“The Cameroon Movie Industry is the leading employment field after the Government” Mr. Menkemndi comments.

Mr Menkemndi word of advice to aspirant actors goes thus;

“Learn the craft and stop running after producers and directors that you want to act. But instead, build up value by learning the craft, and ask yourself the 5WH questions “Who, Where, Why, When and How” you want to be an actor. It helps staying truthful to yourself”.

 Young aspiring actors in Cameroon, you can join the Noble Art Entertainment Company where you will be mentored on how to add value and impact the society, as well as the craft of Acting.

His role model in the CFI is Director Musing Derick as he respects his work and personality and the fact that he listens whenever he calls.

Mr Menkemndi likes hard working and loyal people and dislikes “noisemakers” and those who find delight in seeing others fall not grow.

              The shooting of the documentary CAMEROONIAN MEETING PEOPLE IN GERMANY. 

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You can contact Mr Menkemndi on

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Email ndamrandy@gmail.com

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                                                      CHEFOR LESLIE DIRECTOR

Presenting to you is one of Cameroon’s most exceptional, Chefor is a director who originates from the North-West Region of Cameroon. His has attained a postgraduate degree from the Higher Technical Teachers College Bambili, the University of Bamenda. Previously, he obtained his Ordinary level certificate at CCAST Bambili and his Advance level certificate at GBHS Bamenda.

Chefor Leslie owns a production house by name Tent Media Cooperation, where alongside directing, he does cinematography, photography and editing.

 Movies directed by him include; Moral saga, Forsaken desire, Birds of a feather, Blind mirror, Butterfly, and Ego. Partnering up with other directors to realised some significant projects like;  “Invisible Enemy” alongside Deric Njimanju; “Dual Passion” with Njanmsi Roland; “Coincidental Circumstances” still with Roland; “Holly seed uprooted” still with Deric; “The Benefactor” with Titus Akuro; “The Portal” together with Musing Derick; “Bonaventure” along with Damas Akong; “The President’s son” and “Blind Instincts” with Mbole Denis; and “Perverse de Tradition” with Deric Njimanju.

  Internationally Director Chefor has done projects such as “Delia” from the UK, “Chains” from Spain, and has worked on the movie “Abused” from the UK as an editor.

"My fear at the moment is the Cameroonian audience. Their lukewarm attitude regarding Cameron films is a call for concern" he commented

From Chefor’s point of view, Cameroon filmmakers are taking a new trend in filmmaking with regards to Africa at large, though still face the problem when it comes to marketing, lack of investors, and lack of distributors.

"Doing movies has put food on my table and paid my bills" he mentioned

Chefor Leslie remarked James Cameron as his role model and further capitalized on the fact that he has learnt a lot having Deric Njimanju and Njamsi Rolland as mentors.

                  Mambo Augusta, Pascal Moma and Chefor Leslie.

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                                       GODISMA FUNGWA ACTOR

 Godisz hails from the Northwest region of Cameroon, and being an offspring from both a nurse and a tailor (Mother and Father respectively),  He started his education at PS Ntamulung where he schooled for 7yrs, and later attended school at GBHS Bamenda.

Godisz started acting at a tender age in church, but that fire in him was best ignited when he was in secondary school, and later the high school at GBHS Bamenda, where he studied the art and performed some of their dramas in class such as the works of Shakespeare. He later joined the Noble Art Company of Bamenda which was by then known as “Noble Theatre Art Entertainment” where they performed stage plays and skits.

Now one of the talents in the Cameroon Movie Industry, Godisz incredible endowment is portrayed in over 10 films  (“A Good Time to Divorce” by Nkanya Nkwai, “Wardzee” by Itambi Delphine, “Breach of Trust” still by NKanya Nkwai, “A Man for the Weekend” by Achille Brice, “Broken Marriage” of Besong Viran, At First Sight, PickPocket trending  comedy, Lone Gurl and so many others). Of these films included featured films where he worked on set with international actors such as; Walter Anga, Norbet Young, and is currently working of a feature film known as “KUNTAK” still to be released where he is on set with “Prince Okuyo” of Uganda and “Brunu Henry” of France.

“As an actor you have to be ready for anything “ says the #king of the craft

After having a master class with the Nollywood legend  Ramsey Noah, Godisz defines and interprets any role with simplicity, though he mentions some roles are off the list due to religious reasons but everything being equal, the message behind the film is his major push.

ROLES

“I love to be the antagonist in a film" apart from smiling for the camera, Godisz is also a production manager.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN IN THE CAMEROON FILM INDUSTRY (CFI)?


'Well it's been a good one getting to meet and work with people I respect. 
The most amazing thing about the industry is that despite the problems we face, no one gives up. I don't like when my efforts are taken for granted.. Most importantly I don't like lazy filmmakers.
I think the way forward is Hard work, consistency, and we need to spend more time building our craft, studying and challenging ourselves. 
I know the industry has a bright future' says the #kingofthecraft




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                            NGANG ROMANUS DIRECTOR

  Ngang Romanus is a film director  Theater, Television and film student in the university of Bamenda, the president of Outstanding youths Association and the C/O of flashlight productions and also the vice president of the Cameroon National youth council Bamenda 11 subdivision which hails from Mankon in the North west region of Cameroon

This promising leader got into movie making  in 2012 as an actor and a screenwriter transcending through time he has been very impactful in the film industry for the past six years grooming and bring up talents, drawing away from the screen directing has always been his passion,
"i got into film directing in 2015 with my first film being a comedy title ADA the CHAPS MAN, what an experience it was"  he says
 Recently he has directed  3 films which are currently in the market and two under post production that is vanity, Empowered girl, Greed Mummy's choice and nightmares which you can watch at Njokatv,com

 As his talents go unnoticed, Director Romanus was nominated and won best Director at  FEMS star awards for his film Greed early 2018 coupled with this motivation his film empowered girls was selected as best short film at the NANAS Awards organized by the American Embassy to empower single mothers

Internationally Ngang romanus has been on the market considering his getting jobs to direct movies like Agony in 2016 which was produce by Akaya George from Belgium, the movie has been released and is marketed in Belgium as we speak whats talents without food on the table ?


Whats your experience working in the Cameroon Film Industry?

I must start by applauding the rapid growth of CFI today, but my greatest problem has been the issue of minimizing talents and also disunity within, championed by those who think they are already at the top of the industry, to grow me must break this circle,learn to embrace new talents, as concerning marketing of our movies i must applaud My Movie TV and Njoka TV for doing a good job. i will encourage every young talent to expose their God given talents and if facing any difficulties OYA is here for them. 

he leaves us with the quote " Film is art, and there is no bad art, what matters is your context and views" 

 Apart from film making Ngang Romanus is also an entrepreneur who markets cloths, setting his priorities straight he finds pleasure in promoting talents


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                            MC CALVINO COMEDIAN

Calvino Wallang also known as MC Calvino is a super class comedian originally from the North West Region of Cameroon. Born on september 14th , to parents of Fai Augustine Bah and Fai Florence Eziagha, in a family of three.

MC Calvino attended his primary school in Government Bilingual Primary School Souza-Gare a small locality outskirts of Douala economic capital of Cameroon , he then moved to Government Technical High School in Buea, later unto Government Technical High School Wum and  then to Government Technical High School Kumba (school prostitute lol), where he studied forestry engineering but as its Shakespear said "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves"   His love for communication and social networks diverted his studies from technical to studying journalism and mass communication at the University of Buea. Flowing with the breeze of change in Buea, Entertainment in various domain has witnessed an increase not leaving out the unique and talented media guru  in its participation.

The young and vibrant MC started off in Kumba as a TV/Radio presenter and Show host with Hope Sound Entertainment Company, and unto Buea where he dwell in comedy skits production posting them on the internet this captured the attention of the Cameroonian population in the Diaspora. This inspired him to become the comedian he is today. With his slogan #Idilaf which can be translated as I’m laughing is not a plain laughter but a satirical and a mockery which pinches the bones of his victims.

Calvino’s first Comedy album “237 Comedy” was released in August 2015 which expanded his fan base to over 11,000 followers on social media and since then he has released quite a good number of Comedy skits aired on several local TV channels in the country including the CRTV, Canal 2 English, Hi TV, CMTV, Home TV  and has a huge following online.

MC Calvino will put you at ease, lighten you up, draw you expectantly close and then throw you back on your seat with laughter.
Possessing a charming charisma as he appears comes on screen.  His warm delivery sets the audience ablaze with laughter, by bringing his everyday observations to light, you’ll feel as though you have known him for years.

MC Calvino has performed in some major cities in the country alongside Cameroon’s best English speaking Comedians and has appeared on the Laugh Therapy Comedy show, the Buea LOL Comedy show, the Oboy Comedy Show, Gordons in Cameroon comedy clinic show., the Limbe festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), the  Cameroon International Film Festival and recently hosts a monthly comedy show LET THEM LAUGH, aimed at promoting self reliant opportunities among youths in the field of comedy in Cameroon.

His comedy has been heard on radio including Ocean City Radio Kumba, Chariot Radio Buea, Revival Gospel Radio Buea and Mediafrique radio Buea. Featured on the popular Miss P show, Canal 2 English, Stv, Crtv and on Trace Africa in his video vixen role in most Cameroonian music video clips

MC Calvino is  host to one of the most popular wake up shows in the English speaking region of Cameroon ‘ELAELA GBAMU’ roughly translated “Good morning” on HiTV Cameroon.

MC Calvino has been voted among Avance Media’s 50 most influential young Cameroonians in the Media category twice 2016/2017


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