Ghanaian star Van Vicker was in Cameroon for the DECODED movie premiere. DECODED Movie and Premiere Review

Review of the premiere:

This video shows a full coverage of what happened at the DECODED Premiere Show, from the fashion from fashionista, to the the cast introduction, to Van Vicker and Brenda Elung'speech, and interviews with Cameroon's celebrity actors. 

On the 27th and 28th of september 2014, Douala and Buea respectively hosted one of Cameroon’s biggest movie premiere in the history of anglo-zone film industry:- DECODED. 

Although the wet weather delayed the  red carpet moment in the city of Douala,  the turn out exceeded many expectations.

This premiere drew the attention of many, not only from the english speaking region of Cameroon, but also the french speaking side - Multiple francophone directors such as Alfonce, Gislain Fotso, Thierry Ntamack and many others were present showing their support. The entire cast of Le blanc d’ Eyenga also showed to chair the event.

Watch Awards winning actress Ruth Nkweti's interview, Producer Agbor Gilbert,

Actress Solange Ojong and the rest at the DECODED movie premiere Douala, Cameroon. 

All confirming this is the best premiere so far by all standards we have had in Cameroon

According to the “Promotrice” of the event: Brenda Shey Elung (CEO of Gold Age Entertainment Production, and Vice Board Chair Lady of CFI), the turn out in the city of Douala was a success and exceeded her expectations. She was indeed trilled and honoured to see all sits at the Douala Bercy hall filled with fans and supporters. In her speech, she thanked all for the immense support.

Model Manka Nadine speaks to us after Cameroon's first Academy Awards (SONNAH Awards 2013)

If you have carefully been following the many Cameroon's beauty pageants , then you are probably already familiar with Manka Nadine's remarkable journey as a model and activist .

This accomplished but humble model was the first runner up at Miss West Africa Cameroon 2011 and a recent subject of the TOYP, JCI Cameroon's Ten Outstanding Young Person. As her popularity rose, she became the face of many Cameroon designers such as Afroshic Clothing. Her patent beauty and composed self placed her as a feature in WINENUS Official Video. Manka Nadine also owns a blog where she often shares alot about herslef. You can visit her blog here  manka Nadine 's Blog

Manka Nadine is an altruistic young woman to reckon with, she is the Vice President of Redemptive Education Initiative Cameroon, her selfless concern for others in her community earned her a place for the United Nation's pageant (where she was a Cameroon delegate). 

During  my recent interview with this sound devoted activist, it was no doubt beauty was not to serve her personal benefits, but rather,  is a tool she uses to highlight the course dear to her heart and for which  she stands for (this is improving literacy rate among young people in Cameroon). Here is my modest conversation (interview) with this remarkable lady: Manka Nadine speaks:

Actor Alenne Menget Interview: Cameroon Academy Awards (SONNAH Awards 2013)

Actor Alenne Menget: Journalist by proffession, was a winner for best supporting actor with his role in FAR at the SONNAH award 2013. Far is a movie directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, with renowned and talented actors starring in it like Jim Iyke, Dakore Akande, Merlisa Determined, Epule Jeffery, Quinta Eyong Ashu, Libota McDonald, Solange Ojong , Kang Quintus, Pridine Fru, as well as the new Mercy Etta.

Winner Alenne Menget made a stop by Empower Success in Africa's Camera at the event. Equally answering questions like other celebrities, he shared his joy as a winner of the prestigious award and what it meant to him for the furure. Cameroon 's first academy awards was hosted at the Hilton Hotel, Yaounde on the 29th of December 2013.

Interview: Cameroon Academy Awards (SONNAH Awards 2013)

Ruth Nkweti is not only beautiful, she is also a humble actress. Bearly new in the industry, she has managed to secure her place by featuring with big names in movies like Obsession, On the Brim, The Decision, Troubled kingdom, Blood or Wine, PINK POISON, Vendatta, Risky, A Little Lie, and a Little kill; many of which have won and or  been nominated for  awards. 

In one of our inerview with the down to earth actress through an online medium, I asked how she got into the industry? She answered;

"In 2008 with a short film risky but I got my big break with Obsession in 2011 which got me a best upcoming Actress nomination at ZAFAA in london"

In the youtube video above, the proclaimed and celebrated actress expresses her view to the camera of Empower Success in Africa. She answers questions on what it means having such an award for the first time, what it represent to her as a Cameroonian actress and to the Cameroon entertainment industry as a whole.  Cameroon 's first academy awards was hosted at the Hilton Hotel, Yaounde on the 29th of December 2013. 

                              

 

Interview with Actress Solange Yijika at the Cameroon Academy Awards (SONNAH awards 2013)

Solange Yijika is an actress well on the way making her name in the Cameroon film industry. Barley  new in the film industry, she got a nomination at the prestigious Cameroon SONNAH awards 2013. Under her belt,  are many movies were she worked with some of the well aclaimed  names such as; Van Vicker, Jim Iyke, Epule Jeffery and many others. In fact her performances and ability to metaphase her roles in the award winning movies like Royal Destiny and Troubled Kingdom places her amoung the A-list actresses in Cameroon. 

Solange Yijika. SONNAH 2013

Solange Yijika showing off her beautiful tattoo

In her recent interview with Empower Success In Africa, at the prestigious SONNAH awards red carpet, actress Solange YIJIKA reviled her deepest sentiments on having such an award event for the first time and the need for many more events as such. That is, what the SONNAH awards represent to her as a Cameroonian actress, and to the Cameroon entertainment industry as a whole. (Watch interview above)