Open Mic Nights: More Than an Event – The Beginning of a Cultural Movement
Join Quill KWATAS on 15 August 2026 for the inaugural Open Mic Nights in Yaoundé — a night of poetry, music, and storytelling that marks the beginning of a pan-African cultural movement. Experience raw, authentic voices exploring identity and the present moment, and become part of a community shaping Africa's future through the spoken word.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING: FIVE SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS UNITE FOR ROOTS AND FUTURE SUMMIT 2026
For the first time in the history of Spoken Word Poetry in Cameroon, FIVE of the nation's most powerful voices will share the same stage!
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Abakwa Toks; Voices Unbound Sets the DEVANM-CTA Stage Ablaze!
Three Abakwa Toks trainees—De Preacher, Bantar Courage Nforshi, and Wafor Nadege Nkeina—stormed the DEVANM-CTA talent competition prelims in Bamenda. Supported by Medine Yahje and Tulah Crystalline, they performed before a judging panel that included their very own Coach Lanjo. With Mobile Money votes counted and results due today, the wait is almost over!
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HOW ABAKWA TOKS BEGAN – THE ORIGIN STORY
Every movement starts with a single step. For Abakwa Toks: Voices Unbound, that step was taken on April 30th, 2025, at Y'G Inc. , First Off Licence, Ndamukong Street, Bamenda. It was a quiet afternoon. Not yet a movement. Not yet a monthly show. Just a group of poets and spoken word artists—some experienced, some beginners—gathered in a room with notebooks, microphones, and a shared hunger to grow.
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Behind Che Junction Awaits: A Weekend of Poetry, Music, Live Painting, and Social Awareness
"The Bafana Pro Entertainment Tour rolls into Behind Che Junction this weekend! Two days of live music, spoken word poetry, hip-hop, reggae, live painting, dance, and a football match between the Back Mortuary Veterans and the Entertainers. Artists including Mottanni, Medine Yahje, Ezao, Huxula, Black King, Makwando, and more will take the stage to address cyber crime and child abuse.
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The Power Houses Of The Home Entertainment Tour Bamenda
Official power houses behind the Home Entertainment Tour in Bamenda
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The Bafana Pro Entertainment Home Entertainment Tour Azire Old Church Junction
"The arts are given to the artist not for himself, but for the people." Lets revisit the crew the c...
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BUILDING THE STAGE BEYOND THE BULLET
A powerful gathering of Bamenda's spoken word elite—Mottanni, Medine Yahje, and others—sat down with REGARTLESS leadership to shape a creative space for poets. The vision includes safe performance platforms, professional recording facilities, healing circles, and a sustainability model rooted in community ownership. Discover how this partnership is redefining what it means to be a poet in Cameroon today.
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When Bamenda's Poets Met Regartless
Mottanni joins Bamenda's spoken word elite in a historic meeting with REGARTLESS to shape a creative space that will protect, empower, and sustain poets in a conflict zone. Read the full story.
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The Home Entertainment Tour: Day 2 – A Night of Rhythm, Truth, and Healing
The Home Entertainment Tour lit up Azire Old Church Junction with a powerful fusion of reggae, Afro soul, Afro hip hop, Raggaekossa, gospel hip hop, spoken word, and electrifying dance. Bamenda's finest artists delivered messages of hope, healing, and resistance against drug abuse, leaving the community transformed and inspired. From Makwando's self-created Raggaekossa to Mottanni and Yahje's haunting spoken word, the night was a celebration of art as a weapon for change. The fire continues—The Home Tour lives on.
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The Home Entertainment Tour Presents: Azire Old Church Junction Rising; A Two-Day Festival of Music, Poetry, and Community Healing
The Home Entertainment Tour continues its journey through the quarters of Bamenda, bringing live music and spoken word directly to the people. After powerful stops at Noble Man's Quarter and Atuakom Junction, we arrive at Azire Old Church Junction for a special two-day event with a vital mission: denouncing drug abuse and celebrating community resilience.
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Njangi for Creatives: Building Bamenda's Creative Future, One Session at a Time
The session was a powerful reminder that our Njangi is more than just a savings circle. It is a platform for collaboration, learning, and mutual support. We are committed to growing ourselves, our businesses, and our industry not in isolation, but together. As we look ahead, we remain focused on our goal: to insert ourselves into economic discussions where decisions about our creative industries have always been made without us. With every session, every contribution, and every idea shared, we are moving closer to that vision.
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Bamenda(Radio Drama) Official Release
"Beyond entertainment, 'Bamenda' serves a vital purpose: to capture and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the North West region," said Mottanni (Tanni Desmond Awa) , acclaimed spoken word artist and founder of Ngraffi Fine Arts-NFA Inc. . "Radio is the theatre of the mind — an intimate medium that travels with listeners whether they are in chop bars, on farms, or in bustling markets."
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