PenBoy: A Friend Who Became A Brother
The Dream Team Is Locked For The Roots and Future Summit
Elysymphonie & KeshLegacy-The Queens Of The Collabo
One Step at a Time: Our Njangi Keeps Building Bamenda's Creative Future

Another session. Another step forward. Yesterday, Bamenda's creatives gathered once again to discuss projects, share ideas, and dream together about the creative industry we are building. We contributed our funds and helped one of our own achieve a dream project in the arts. One step at a time. One day at a time. We keep building.

Thu 1st, Jan 1970, 00:00 →
Mottanni Performs Alongside Bafana Pro Entertainment Band and Medine Yahje

I was honoured to perform alongside the Bafana Pro Entertainment Band and fellow spoken word artist Medine Yahje, as well as other talented reggae and hip-hop artists. My set featured Fru Ndi—a meditation on grief and legacy—and Muyuh II, a spoken word piece addressing the growing crisis of cyber crime and its impact on our community.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: FIVE SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS UNITE FOR ROOTS AND FUTURE SUMMIT 2026

Mottanni, Penboy, KeshLegacy, DSaint Livingston and Elsymphonie to Make History with Collaborative Performance
MOTTANNI TO PERFORM AT ROOTS AND FUTURE SUMMIT 2026

Award-winning spoken word artist Mottanni performs 'Juju' and 'Fru Ndi' from his upcoming album Atogho at the Roots and Future Summit 2026 in Yaoundé—a landmark gathering of traditional rulers, youth leaders, and cultural institutions committed to preserving Cameroon's heritage.

Thu 1st, Jan 1970, 00:00 →
The Rising Waters: Why We Must Rebuild Our Relationship With Nature Before It's Too Late

The recent floods in Limbe and Bamenda and across Cameroon are a tragic wake-up call. Reckless construction and improper waste disposal have turned rain into deadly runoffs. We must stop blaming fate and start taking responsibility for our environment. It's time to build smartly, dispose of waste properly, and live in harmony with nature—before the next disaster strikes

Thu 6th, Aug 2026, 00:00 →
MOTTANNI PERFORMS AT NORTH WEST MEDIA FORUM

Award-winning spoken word artist Mottanni (Tanni Desmond Awa) was the main spoken word performer at the North West Media Forum, held on January 15th and 16th, 2026, at the prestigious Admiralty Hotel and Apartments in Bamenda.
Mottanni Brings Poetry for Change to Behind Che Junction: Two Days of Art, Awareness, and Community Action

Award-winning spoken word artist Mottanni takes the stage at Behind Che Junction on August 15–16, 2026, as part of the Bafana Pro Entertainment Tour. Alongside Medine Yahje, he will address the urgent issues of cyber crime and child abuse through the power of poetry. Join us for a weekend of art, music, football, and community action at Behind Che Tap from 4:00 PM."
Mottanni (Radio Show) Episode Summary:The Trap of "Almost Ready": Start Before You're Ready

"It's not what you don't have that keeps you from starting; it's what you think you need that prevents your success." Mottanni challenges you to stop waiting and start with what's in your hands today.

Thu 1st, Jan 1970, 00:00 →
BUILDING THE STAGE BEYOND THE BULLET

A powerful gathering of Bamenda's spoken word elite—Mottanni, Medine Yahje, and others—sat down with REGARTLESS leadership to shape a creative space for poets. The vision includes safe performance platforms, professional recording facilities, healing circles, and a sustainability model rooted in community ownership. Discover how this partnership is redefining what it means to be a poet in Cameroon today.

Thu 1st, Jan 1970, 00:00 →
When Bamenda's Poets Met Regartless

Mottanni joins Bamenda's spoken word elite in a historic meeting with REGARTLESS to shape a creative space that will protect, empower, and sustain poets in a conflict zone. Read the full story.
A Night I Will Always Remember

I dedicate this performance to my little brother. I carry you with me always, in every word I speak, in every poem I write, in every breath I take. You are gone but never forgotten. You are the reason I pour my soul into my art. You are the reason I believe that words have the power to heal, to connect, and to transcend.

Sun 26th, Jul 2026, 00:00 →
Njangi for Creatives: Building Bamenda's Creative Future, One Session at a Time

On July 19, we gathered in Bamenda for another powerful Njangi for Creatives session—united by a shared desire to grow ourselves, our crafts, and our cultural and creative industries. From seasoned veterans like Ankias Vallyman and JM of Africa to emerging voices in fashion, music, and spoken word, we shared ideas, strategies, and collective contributions, this time supporting cultural entrepreneur Bayong Ayma Che of Forest Music. Together, we're proving that when creatives come together with trust and purpose, we build not just careers, but an entire ecosystem.
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