There is something very intriguing and difficult to comprehend about the Cameroon Musical Industry. From the creation of SOCINADA to the eventual apparition of structures like SACEM, CMC (Cameroon Music Corporation) and to the now once again disbanded SOCAM...SOMETHING AIEN'T RIGHT With our Culture, Music and Arts Creators.
Using the Ndedi Eyango saga as a case study, I tried to meander into the complicated labyrinth that is the Cameroon Musical Industry. It is the most dangerous "Piece of Investigation" any non professional can attempt in looking for a lasting solution to their unending nauseating feuds.
Sam Mbende was the PCA of CMC(disbanded by the Ministry of Culture), the predecessor of SOCAM that saw heavy weights like Manu Dibango and a certain Ms Ngaska at its helm. Enter Prince Eyango and the Dual Nationality imbroglio...and the subsequent stalemate.
I have had the opportunity (via my acquaintance and membership of ACCDF) in discussing this "Droits d,Auteurs" FIASCO with prominent Ministry of Culture officials and Heavy Weight Cameroon Musicians like Elvis Kemayo, Ben Decca, Grace Decca, Adele Rufine Ngono AKA Lady Ponce whom I have had the privilege of sharing a "Booze" (only...and nothing else) with. Don't go start suspecting that I tried to do "Bad Ting" with the ladies. Na Lie. The truth is...It is a very complex problem (I am talking of Droits d,Auteurs here not the Mammie Musicians). So you know, Cameroon female Musicians are very promiscuous. I no dey pick their height...or judging from my very "Religious SHESA Upbringing"...DEM NO DEY PICK MY HEIGHT except my "Boss Empty Pocket". Some Man Na Ngrung Beep?
Cameroonians and President BIYA are in very serious TROUBLE 4 all sides.
Take one minute to listen to this Romeo Dika guy who declares that his Musician Douala Colleague and PCA of CMC, Sam Mbende (a well refined and educated guy) is a "Belgian Terrorist"...because of "Droits d.Auteurs". He claims "Nous les Artistes, nous sommes tous du RDPC et nous supportons son excellence Monsieur le President Paul Biya etc etc."
If you have one minute, watch this short You-tube video and draw your own conclusions.
Mishe Fon
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