There was a time in Cameroon when artists went abroad to enhance their careers. Many Makossa legends went to France where they had access to better pr [...]
A lot has changed since I started my entrepreneurship journey in 2014. At the time, we were a few years into the massive success of Facebook. Building [...]
Every other day, you come across a screenshot of a story that people are using to debate a social issue. Most common now are stori [...]
My crusade to get many of us to see the benefits of social media and how we can use it to better our lives started with an article [...]
How Father Nsay Ki La is Making Priesthood Cool Again
Father Nsaikila Wanyu Elvis Njong is not your typical Roman Catholic priest. Although his duties involve prayers, homilies, and church business, he is [...]
WE HAVE AN INFLUENCER PROBLEM
In Cameroon, the word influencer exists in a grey area. It thrives and morphs in the most whimsical of manners. One day it defines a lady who had a su [...]
SHOULD MARRIAGE BE FOR BETTER FOR WORSE?
Marriage is a big deal in our society. To me the highlight of the marriage institution is the wedding ceremony. I love weddings, it should make sense [...]
DO WE MAKE THE SYSTEM OR THE SYSTEM MAKES US?
Systems! The lines between the creator and the creation have been blurred. So, we are the system, and the system is us. Or so it appears.
It starte [...]
Tino Foy had once published an article right here on PoiseSocial where he explored the relevance of culture in Cameroonian rap music. He briefly examined how it influences the lyrical composition of the music of every rap era. I have written on conscious music before and so has Tino, each one of us examining its relevance, importance and the public [...]
Every now and then the question of if Cameroonians support each other come up; usually it happens when we see some Nigerian do something and receive an outpouring of love on social media. The most recent incident is that of the celebrity chef Hilda who set out to break a Guinness World Record.
Opinions are panned with more people leaning towards t [...]
Les enfants du boss
These are those who have become rich because of their direct or indirect involvement with the government in place. Those who eat from government contracts, high-ranking government officials, and their children. They understand the problems the country faces but don’t want to risk their privilege. They use the fact that they can [...]
Public Health Minister, Dr Manaouda Malachie has issued an advisory for increased vigilance as Cameroon seeks to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus from neighbouring [...]
A few days before the release of his 7th album, Burna Boy made a statement that did not sit well with many Africans. He talked about Afrobeats lacking substance. As one would expec [...]