BEAC Announces Demonetization of Old Coins: What You Need to Know Before November 2026

The Bank of Central African States is officially withdrawing five older series of coins from circulation. Here is your complete guide to the exchange timeline and what it means for your wallet.

Another Session, Another Step Forward: Njangi for Creatives Bamenda Keeps Building

Last September, we gathered once again for another session of our Njangi for Creatives—a powerful opportunity to enlighten, empower, and support one another. We shared ideas, pooled our resources, and continued building Bamenda's creative economy, one step at a time. Together, we keep moving forward.

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Bamendian Spoken-Word Artist Mottanni Gains Academic Spotlight as His Poetry Inspires Research at the University of Bamenda

BAMENDA, CAMEROON — October 2026 — The work of award-winning Cameroonian spoken-word artist Mottanni, born Tanni Desmond Awa, is the focus of a Master of Arts dissertation at the University of Bamenda, bringing new academic attention to a performance practice shaped by cultural identity, social realities and the possibilities of art as a tool for public dialogue.

MY POEMS ARE NOW THE SUBJECT OF A MASTER'S DISSERTATION

A decade of poetry. Now, a Master's dissertation. My spoken word performances are the subject of academic study at the University of Bamenda—an analysis of how slam poetry constructs identity, challenges power, and transforms society in Cameroon. Art is not just performance. It is scholarship. It is evidence. It is legacy.

Call for Entries: Togho Student Creative Challenge 2026 – Heritage to Economy

Togho Student Creative Challenge 2026 – Heritage to Economy. University students in Cameroon are invited to enter the Togho Student Creative Challenge 2026. Create a Togho fashion design or a short doc/podcast. Deadline: November 20th, 2026. Cash prizes up to 1 Million FCFA.

THE GATEWAYS OF ABAKWA: ANNOUNCING THE MONUMENT PROPOSALS FOR BAMENDA

Dressing The Gateway: The Cultural Significance Of The Abakwa Toks Monument

This concept is a testament to the power of reclaiming our own stories. It is an invitation to look at our heritage—the Atoghu, the royal emblem, the warrior spirit of the Highlander—and use it to build a modern symbol that says to the world: Bamenda Breathes

MOTTANNI JOINS INFINITE INFINITY ORGANISATION FOR 27KM TREK FROM BAMENDA TO MATAZEM

Today, I joined the Infinite Infinity Organisation for a 27km trek from Bamenda to Matazem. Starting at Finance Junction at 8 AM, we walked through Upstation, Akum, and Santa, arriving at Matazem River by 2 PM. The journey was tough—we rested, rehydrated, and some walked barefoot—but we kept going. Walking alongside Neutral Boo, who completed the trek on one leg and two crutches, was a powerful reminder that resilience is not about having the most strength—it is about refusing to give up. Together, we proved that we are unstoppable.

Episode 5(Mottanni Talkshow): Small Beginnings, Big Destinies: Start Small, Dream Big

In this episode of The Voice of the People, Mottanni encourages you to embrace your small beginnings. Your small beginning is not your ending—it is your foundation. Plant your seed, water it daily, and watch it grow into something great.

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.

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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