Mottanni & Yi Kontri Pipo Band

Introducing Mottanni and Yi Kontri Pipo Band: The Cultural Architects of Bamenda 

In the vibrant and often challenging artistic landscape of Cameroon, a unique collective has emerged, not just as performers, but as storytellers, healers, and the resonant voice of the people. Welcome to the world of Mottanni and Yi Kontri Pipo Band, a multidisciplinary arts collective from Bamenda that is redefining the power of contemporary African art.

The Cameroonian Mottanni and Yi Kontri Pipo Band has taken up the mantle, transforming it into a modern engine for cultural preservation, social reflection, and community resilience. They are, in every sense, the voice of the "Kontri Pipo" – the country people – for a new generation.

More Than a Band: A Collective of Visionaries

What sets this group apart is its breathtaking fusion of artistic disciplines. They are not a single-genre act but a dynamic tapestry woven from the threads of multiple talents:

The Poetic Voice: Led by the acclaimed Tanni Desmond Awa (Mottanni), himself an award-winning spoken word artist, the collective features a powerful roster of poets including Yahje Medine, Tsakeng Dongmo Diane, and Yeika Desmond (De Preacher). Their words do not merely rhyme; they chronicle, they heal, they motivate, and they offer a defiant witness to the times.

The Rhythmic Soul: The band’s sound is grounded by the traditional and folkloric mastery of singer Ayeah Leonette Mbunayo and folklore artist Keshiel, while the innovative beatboxing of Achere William (Sound Mind) bridges the gap between ancestral rhythms and global urban sounds.

The Movement and Vision: The collective’s kinetic energy is directed by Forkumlah Magloire Bila (Mag Bila), a percussionist and dance coach, while the overarching creative vision and therapeutic focus are provided by creative director Lanjo Neindefoh.

The Visual Identity: Orchestrating their public image is marketer and photographer Nfor Yembe Carl Lesly, who captures and projects the band's vibrant energy to the world.

Together, they create a performance experience that is both profoundly moving and exhilaratingly entertaining—a journey through the soul of contemporary Cameroon using poetry as the map and music as the vehicle.

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