Yve Michel Fotso Pleads Not Guilty

After spending several years in jail already, the former General Manager of Cameroon Airline CAMAIR, Yve Michel Fotso, before the Special Criminal Court in Yaounde on November 6th, still pleaded not guilty.

Fotso pleaded not guilty to charges of froudulently obtaining the sun of FCFA 18.9 billion sometimes between year 2000 and 2002. 

The suit brought against by CAMAIR Liquidation Committee spelled out that the said sum comprised of FCFA 4051209866; FCFA 4606130515; FCFA8934203742, which was compensation for the famous Boeing 747 'Combi' aircraft as well as FCFA 1400000000 that represented the value of the wreck aircraft. 

After consultating both parties, Justice Francis Moukoun adjourned the hearing to December 9th, 2014, to give the Legal Department enough time to serve its witnesses.  When the presiding judge, Justice Moukoun, demanded the list from both parties, the Advocate General, Claude Taghim of the Legal Department, tendered a six-witness list which the civil claimants, Barister Ngango Ottou and Barrister Epassi also adopted. 

However, the defence lawyers, Barristers Martin Achet and Alex Mandeng, prior to this proceeding submitted to the panel of judges (Justice Jean Claude Michel Onana and Justice Yvette Siewethet) a notice stating that the defence will call for no witness throughout the court proceedings.

More on the court decision is to be unfolded as the proceedings continue...

Women in Cameroon Are Adviced To Be Economically Vibrant

The member of Parliament for Fako East Constituency, Gladys Etombi Ikome has urged women in Limbe to think well before engaging in any business. 

She was speaking at the Botanic Garden during a workshop dubbed "Empowering Women Summit" which brought together women from several women's groups. Throughout the workshop, ideas on conservation and business, improvement and importance of ICTs were discussed.

Hon. Etombi during her presentation on the motivation of setting up a business, told the women that as Cameroonian in general, and Limbe in particular is preparing to host the African Cup Of Nations. AFCON 2016 and 2019, stakeholders should begin charting how best to make the big sporting event memorable, while keeping the city more beautiful, attractive and entertaining. She added that women should know that the Government cannot do everything for them and so they must be economically vibrant and contribute to nation building.

Nominees for 2014 African Player of the Year was recently unveiled.

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF)  announced the nominees for the 2014 African Player of the Year and the 2014 African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) on Thursday, 6 November 2014.

Twenty-five  players have been nominated for the topmost Player of the Year, and 20 for the Player of the Year (Based in Africa) category.

The nominees are:

African Player of the Year

1. Ahmed Musa (Nigeria, CSKA Moscow)

2. Asamoah Gyan (Ghana, Al Ain)

3. Dame N'doye (Senegal, Lokomotiv Moscow)

4. Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo, Tottenham)

5. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Cameroon, Schalke 04)

6. Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (Tunisia, CS Sfaxien)

7. Ferdjani Sassi (Tunisia, CS Sfaxien)

8. Yao Kouassi Gervais 'Gervinho' (Cote d'Ivoire, AS Roma)

9. Islam Slimani (Algeria, Sporting Lisbon)

10. Kwadwo Asamoah (Ghana, Juventus)

11. Mehdi Benatia (Morocco, Bayern Munich)

12. Mohamed El Neny (Egypt, Basel)

13. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon, Borussia Dortmund)

14. Raïs M'Bolhi (Algeria, Philadelphia Union)

15. Sadio Mané (Senegal, Southampton)

16. Seydou Kieta (Mali, As Roma)

17. Sofiane Feghouli (Algeria, Valencia)

18. Stephane Mbia (Cameroon, Sevilla)

19. Thulani Serero (South Africa, Ajax)

20. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon, Porto)

21. Vincent Enyeama (Nigeria, Lille)

22. Wilfried Bony (Cote d'Ivoire, Swansea)

23. Yacine Brahimi (Algeria, Porto)

24. Yannick Bolasie (DR Congo, Crystal Palace)

25. Yaya Toure (Cote d'Ivoire, Man City)

Cameroon News: Gervais Mendo Ze arrested and taken to Kodengui prison

The news circulated throughout the day of November 12, 2014 before being confirmed in the evening. Prof: Gervais Mendo Ze was taken to the central prison Kondengui after a day in the Special Criminal Court services.

No official source gives detailed guidance on the matter at the heart of the legal proceedings regarding this former member of the government, who will be 70 years next December 25th.

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Communication, between December 2004 and October 2007, Gervais Mendo Ze enters the public space when leading at the start of the 80s a television project, in its capacity as Special Adviser to the President of the republic. Appointed General Manager of CRTV, in December 1998, he left office Jan. 26, 2005.

Since then rumors have circulated about potential lawsuits in connection with the governance of the public company.

Although retired, Gervais Mendo Zo remains a popular university. He joined the teaching staff of the Faculty of Arts of Yaounde in 1974 he was only 30 years old. It was after his doctorate in 1984, he ended the masterful rank of magistrate. 

He has published numerous essays and plays. He also helped write the choral singing in popular music through the choir "la Voix du Cénacle ."

Cameroon News: Hang on to power for more 32 years..!!?

Militants of the Cameroon Pleaople's Movement, CPDM, in Fako III, have appealed to Presodent Paul Biya to rule for another 32 years. This appeal was made during the ceremony that marked the 32nd anniversary of President Biya saccession to power. To mark this momment, theme for this years event was: "All behind President Paul Biya in the fight against insecurity for the protection of territoral intergrity, preservation of peace and the consolidation of national unity"

Speaking during the ceremony, is the Fako III WCPDM Section Presindent. Hannah Etonde Mbua said; We continue to thank the heavens for the one we have had as pressindent for the past 32 years, and, as women, we can only pray that Allah continues to bless him with wisdom to pilot us in ceaseless peace and security."

According to Paul Meoto Njie, only wicked people will say Biya has not done some thing for Cameroonians. He made a comparison of Buea 32years agoand now, concluding that is worth celebrating Biya's rule.

According to Meoto, youth unemployement is not only in Cameroon. but all over the world . As such, the blame, he said,  should not be shouldered  by Biya alone.

Movie Review: The dramatic movie “FAR”

Premire Review: 

On the 1st of November 2014, Far the movie was premiered for the 2nd time at BOJ, Bonanjo Douala. This was a glamerous event pulling people from different proffessional background. 

It was an event full of inspiring fashion choices, outrageous outfits, and memorable moments on the red carpet. Details proved to be key with Cameroon celebs embracing trends like peplums, cut-out accents, capes, sheer paneling, ruffles, and other distinct forms of embellishment.

Punk was given the unique opportunity to go hand-in-hand with glamour as demostrated by Brenda Shey the most powerful woman in the Cameroon film industry, while peplums and sheer accents still managed to find traction. 

Movie review: 

The dramatic movie “FAR” is a co-production between Cameroon and Nigeria. Directed by Nigerian Ikechuwu Oyaka and produced by Cameroonian Agbor Gilbert Ebot. Far the movie is base on a poignant true story of how far a couple is willing to go in their desperacy to start a family.

It features a starring ensemble cast from Africa and USA: which includes Multiple awards winning Dakore Akonde and Jim Iyke from Nigeria; the USAfrica International Heritage Actress and NAFCA awards year 2012 Merlisa Determined; Cameroonian Quinta Eyong Ashu, Sende Bende, Solange Ojong, Epule Jeffrey Jeff, Memba Lucie and Ian van Ivan.

Without giving too much away, there is a lot I liked in the movie FAR. It is the most perfect iced with the cast working well together in a believable way. There are many cries with quite a few melodramatic twists. It becomes believable at times, with the slow plot revealing itself as though it was an investigative story:- making the movie interesting. In my opinion, this movie could easily have been like  a"CSI" investigation.

I am pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed FAR the movie. The expectations of Merlisa Determined was well delivered and I strongly believe such performance was well leveraged with other strong contenders: Dakore and Epule Jeffery. 

With this, it is no doubt all involved in this film making thrived on directing such a big cast in a high wire, and deceitful family story. The marination between Merlisa Determined and Epule jeffery were a hoot. This movie is a smooth big screen transition for all Cameroonian actors cast who may have struggled with other movies in the past. However I strongly felt Jim Ike wasn't fully utilised as he should have; myself and others who attended the premiere shared the same feelings. To my shock, my favourite performance (it caught me off guard) was Epule Jefferey from Cameroon. He was the husband handling various issues and at the centre of a contagious deceit. People who deal with the drama of conspiracy from families will surely appreciate this movie. 

Reaction from the crowd at the premiere: 

At the premiere, there were half a dozen applause moments from audience as the crowd really got into it. The laughter was consistent and not forced. This movie is perfect and I’m only giving this a marginal recommendation based on how much I liked it. FAR is a movie that will draw a continuous division between audience and critics; as it is a story dealing with sensitive issues…just like the dysfunctional family gathering together and having to decieve all so as to put up with each other.

According to the director Agbor Gilert, Far the movie will be launched in Beau soon, South West region of Cameroon.So watch out for another mind blowing red carpet momment.


For the past two months Cameroon has experinced series of movie premieres between the political capital Yaounde and economical capital Douala. This has indeed created awareness of the Cameroon film industry nationally and beyond.

I will like to say thank you to the Agbor Gilbert, Brenda Shey and others for working so hard in making sure our film industry transcend international recognition.

Actress Merlisa Determined in Cameroon this weekend for the Grand Premiere of the movie FAR

Yes it is indeed confirmed, she will be in Cameroon people..!!! Seriously, do you really want to miss that red carpet date with Merlisa Determined at the GRAND PREMIERE of the movie FAR? think again. Merlisa Determined Langellier is her full name. Born in the Caribbean Islands. The love she has for the arts inspired her to start acting. She says “the challenge of being able to become someone else other than myself and making it as believable as possible, created a fascination within me.”

With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology, the award winning actress has been involved in movie projects outside that, such as “The Other Side of Love”, ” African Connections”, “The Land”, “As I Die Slowly”, “Page 36″, “Nicki A Hip Hop Love Story” starring alongside Hollywood Actor Clifton Powell. She is currently filming “False Engagements”. After so many nominations from “Nations of Pan African Awards”, “Golden Icon Academy Movie Award” and “Nollywood African Film Critics Awards”., she finally got recognized for her work and has received the USAfrica International Heritage Actress of the year 2012 Award, and the 2012 NAFCA award for Best Docu-Drama In Diaspora Film. 

What an honour to have you in Cameroon amoung us all Merlisa.

FAR: Another Cameroon Movie Premiere coming soon

Well well...the long awaited premiere of the multiple awards nominations movie FAR is here. So why dont you start planning for that beautiful date you"ve always wanted on the Red carpet Grand premieres of the Award winning Cameroon movie, "FAR" with the African and American superstars Dakore Akonde, Merlisa Determied, Quinta Eyong Ashu, Sende Bende, Solange Ojong, Jeffrey Epule, Jim Iyke and Ivan Namme.

Far was directed by is Ikechuwu Oyaka and produced by Agbor Gilbert Ebot AGE. The premiere is on sat 01 st November @ 6pm, Hilton hotel - Yaounde and on Sun @3pm Boj in Bonajo - Douala. Classic tickets: 5000frs and VIP:10000.

Venue for tickets BOJ in Bonajo, Whitehouse Restaurant Akwa, Bonapriso and Bonamosadi. Entertainment live on STV the Red carpet. Come and witness a new phase in Cameroon Cinema and be a pioneer promoter of this potential Industry. The cast and crew is counting on your kind support and collaboration.

Thank you for your attention and we are waiting impatiently for your actions ......Kisses

Each year, on the 20th of October, members of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) celebrate International Chefs Day.

The 2014 International Chefs Day theme comes with a twist and is named: PASS IT ON. This theme aims to potentiate the importance of knowledge and skills exchange, while underlining communication, open-minded approach and action for a cause, as one of the key elements to achieve sustainable development, preserve Chefs legacy, and nevertheless – make a good deed.

On this day, chefs around the world celebrate their profession and take the opportunity to not only promote the organization (WACS) but also goodwill and friendship amongst each other, as well as taking the time to help people who are less fortunate.

It is also a day on which to assist the young chefs but, most importantly, the day when we recognize the very important role that chefs play in our societies, for we have a great responsibility not only to feed, but also to give nourishment.

Chefs have the responsibility to lead the way when it comes to the use of ingredients in a sensible and responsible manner. Since the International Chef's Day inauguration in 2004, many events have taken place around the world to benefit charitable organizations and disadvantaged communities; this has highlighted that chefs are caring people and has worked to improve their image.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is challenging Mandela's last will and testament to gain ownership of his Qunu property

Winnie's lawyer Mvuzo Notyesi said the annex of the allerged forged marriage certificate was still to be investigated by the legal team.

On the other hand, Ismail Ayob, Mandela’s former lawyer who was at the centre of the divorce proceedings, has maintained his silence over the matter; for now we hope.

But royal family member Daludumo Mtirara said Madikizela-Mandela’s claims were not recognised by the royal family. “Her actions are opportunistic. She is hell-bent on denting Dalibhunga’s (Mandela’s praise name) good name and his legacy. We will not allow that to happen. She is an ex-wife,” he said.

Well this is my take on this: I dont agree with Winnie on this, even if she is right or not. If she had ever loved Madiba then I think all surrounding him should be left in peace. Such will only dent his LEGACY. Why did she not claim for this when he was still alive. She has had all this time to make the most of her status and eventaully money in the process of her fame. This means, I believe she has accumulated enough wealth to this day. Please respect your ex husband and believe me or not you should use your ever association with him as a means to empower others and become a great person yourself with legacy for all to remember