First and foremost, I know some Cameroonians are fond of under looking upcoming artistes , and when they finally hear about one, they’ll be like “ Who is ‘A’ I’ve never heard of him, is he/she an artiste? “ Well, that’s why I’ll take some time off the article to tell you guys in a few words who Memanz is.
Well, Memanz is an upcoming Cameroonian vernacular (indigenous) rapper just like Phyno of Nigeria and Tata Paul of New Bell Music. (Many will still come around to ask who Tata Paul is but we’ll leave that for another time since our focus is on Memanz) Hailing from the Southwest region, Mamfe to be precise, Memanz shares the same traditional dish with Motherland Empire boss Stanley Enow. One would have thought that his mentor will be his fellow “Bayangi Brother” but the rapper and former contestant of Season II of the 237Showbiz Music Competition has an extraterrestrial love for Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. Apart from the fact that the look alike, going through Memanz’s timeline and listening to his raps, even an infant will conclude without hesitation that this is a Sarkodie “disciple”.
We actually do not know how Memanz got into contact with Sarkodie but it’s obvious that both rappers have been in talks for a long time and have created a relationship with each other up to the extent whereby they communicate with each other via video calls. The screenshot below was shot by Memanz and the rapper shared with his Cameroonian fans and colleagues the opinion Sarkodie had about Cameroonian music, his advice and how to help the infant industry grow teeth, pubic hair, muscles and actually build up the force to start fending for itself. Memanz shared the screenshot above with the caption that reads. See screenshot below;
I know many of you will be asking yourself where it read “I was ashamed when Sarkodie asked me if Stanley Enow had a record label and signs artistes.” It is worthy to note that Sarkodie will only mention artistes from Cameroon like Stanley Enow first because the Ghanaian jumped on the remix of Stanley Enow’s Njama Njama Cow Remix some years back and in his first lines of the song he said
“ I heard this song and I said to myself that I really gotta jump on the remix,
You not gonna pay me cause I really love this shit I normally take three six”
from Sarkodie’s lines it’s obvious the collabo was a free one. However, we’ll leave that for you guys to judge. To the best of my reasoning, according to Sarkodie, the likes of Stanley Enow is suppose to hold the hands of young Cameroonian artistes just the way Sarkodie might have held his. The Stanley/Sarkodie issue came about because on reply one of his commentators on the original post, Memanz dropped this particular comment which reads below!
All in all, I personally appreciate Memanz for bringing up this story and sharing it with his fellow colleagues in the industry. The fact that many established artiste find it difficult to hold the hands of their younger ones is the main reason our baby industry is still marking steps. Words from Sarkodie says he should stop looking up to bigger artiste and the government for help and keep working.
Sarkodie has said it, Davido said it earlier this year in Douala, I’m guessing we are waiting for the likes of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston to come tell us.
Maybe you readers can add your voices. We shall make available the links of Memanz’s songs in the comment section for you guys to listen. Remember, Supporting your own is vital !
Victor Kange
#NaTengiYesu
Most of our establish acts are not rich enough to sign upcoming acts and invest heavily on their act. Yeah they are comfortable but aren’t making the hundreds of millions others Acts like in West, South and East Africa are making. How many of them have endorsement. Stanley might be the face of Motherland but we don’t know if he’s been sponsored or its his show you never know. Do we even know their net worth? Tenor and Locko signed some upcoming acts but were are they go be seen or even heard of. Its really complicated cuz to me most of our establish urban acts aren’t even establish financially as compared to great A or B artists of other nations so it’s really complicated
thats really amazx but this industry lacks source of finance, few sponsors and thé gouvernement is not sportive which is contrary to what sarkodie mention so in all, my opinion is to keep workx n hope thé best cus what worked in other countries(Ghana in particulier) may not be true for reasons i outlined above
I love the art. Just like my guy mentioned above, I think our established artists aren’t that backed financially to give full time supporters to upcoming artists. Signing an artist requires a huge investment if they must be noticed by the public. It’s better not to do something than doing it prematurely just like someone mentioned TENOR did. Let us, the upcoming artists keep working and stop thinking help may come from anywhere. I go better
you people still dont get it for the cameroon music industry to grow is not about establish artist signing people , is about fixing the industry to be lucrative with the right copyrights management system . that music creators could earn a living from their royalties
The young shall grow, keep the faith
well I must say Cameroon music industry is still growing in fact we have grown up to a particular level as compared to the previous years. we can go higher if and only if we join hands together.
The problem in this industry is too much competition and critics, the beefing we throw to each other is now even making more wave than the music we are making. why waste so much energy and inspiration into beefing, why not put it and make a good song.
Secondly this stuff about who is the best rapper, the fastest rapper, the King of hip hop, the Queen of rap see guy’s it’s killing us. stay with what you know how to do best don’t force your self to what you can not do, be original and unique, create your style and grow it up.
Lastly the new art need attention, recognition and respect those are the fruits that will help them grow some of them are very good
The big names have painted their picture and created a cloud and shield of themselves, forming a circle that rotates only among themselves and those who follow them behind feel they god’s.
See eh the earlier we change out our thoughts towards people the better and greater will be the industry because there’s still space and enough of it to be occupied so stop creating barriers trying to block others from climbing.
Too all my dude and upcoming art don’t be intimidated, keep working, keep on disturbing their ear’s with your beautiful songs, take time create good music. There’s no language in music, “fine song na fine song”.
Respect B.E.O
Solid points you’ve pointed out there, hope it gets to every lover of Cameroon urban music’s ears. Tgis is where we actually are failing coupled with the numerous ethnic groups & multiplicity of languages in the industry but oneness is the only way through
I understand u guys but even though some our established artists are not really established. But they have to try rather than not doing it. Look the likes of Mr Leo. Locko. Tenor. They have signed artists like some music labels did to them and today where they’re.. Let put trust in our very own artists please..
Sponsorship is zero
Endorsement is zero
Management is zero
Teamwork is zero
How do you expect the A list artist to help the upcoming when the A list himself hasn’t make enuf for him his family management…outright hunger for everyone to scramble for food don’t put your success on someone’s door mouth for help
I Guess Jovi, Salatiel Pit barcadi desrve some accolades
MAnoh memaz much grace to your elbows
Well keep on memans
Comment…Don’t have much to say. honestly i don’t know what is happening to our nation… weeeh masa!!!! is it a generational curse?? For christ sake why is our government,like those of other nations, (n9ja,Ghana,SA,Tanzania).etc not supporting our industry.???… And wey the money dey ooh!!! is it because its a french speaking country(with 20% English ) is the government ignorant of the essence..?…or… Anyway. God is not asleep.. lets keep praying.. e go beta… As for the artists eeh!!! what is happening??? where is the love??? we know you struggled..soo. so hard……lets face fact you were also given the least of sopport….( though not all of them) and found your way like king kong and …. said.. BUT! its not by your power or might..Oluwa(God) was involed. he gave it to you.(success) why not hold the hands of those who gat the source like you and wanna make it big like you did??? its not full support but just a helping hand for Christ sake. we need that showbiz so badly. help us. just that we all do not have the same way of reasoning… some of us grew up struggling…so my advise is that……Never sit down,fold your arms and wait for he/she or this/that to come to your aid. find your way. like kingkong said.(Oh am so loving this song)… once again..FIND YOUR WAY..Just believe in yourself,never give up,PRAY,God can only delay but can not deny. So please.. in the long run,lets not ruin the reputation of any artist because we are still down there… Am also and upcoming artist here in Buea but i have done nothing yet.(no means) but i believe say[ before i die ago be super star]……..Iam Maniken. Memanz..God bless your hussle much lof ?. 237..[Music is the weapon]…#WENEEDPEACE#.