By Bakah Derick  Over 20 musical artists drawn from the Northwest Region turned this year's New Breed Africa Celebrity Award (NBACA) event to an uncommon entertainment show.  From the quality of their songs to composure on stage, each one of them received thunderous applause from the huge crowd that field this year's event location.  Nsah, Afanyu, Jato and Ghetto presenting at NBACA 2023 Journalist and visual impaired Nsah Edwin with his infectious smile and agility placed him in a class of his own with his song 10frs Love...  The sensation of the moment Jato Sonita in her characteristic forest children dressing was phenomenal.  The very proud Wimbum boy Afanyu with his guitar and his outstanding vocal ability added extra energy to the event.  The Live performer Ghetto Prince was at it again. His unique style removed him from the crowd.  Here a few pictures of some artist at the event

By Nfor Nkfu  The Center for Advocacy in Gender Equality and Action for Development (CAGEAD) has been awarded as Cameroon's leading non-governmental organization in the promotion of peace in the North West and South West regions of the country.  The award was handed over to CAGEAD's Executive Director Clotilda Andiensa on Saturday 25 February 2023 in Foumbot Noun Division of the West Region of Cameroon during an event organised by the Watchdog Tribune Group.  CAGEAD CEO Clotilda Andiensa receiving certificate  "We are happy to have been recognized as a leading NGO in the promotion of peace in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon through the National press award of Excellence for champions of peace 2022. By this award we are encouraged and motivated to keep on. We dedicate this award to all women peace builders in the NW/SW regions and especially to our community peace ambassadors and the CAGEAD Staff." Clotilda Andiensa wrote on her Facebook pag

By Bakah Derick  Organizers of the fast-growing New Breed Africa Celebrity Award (NBACA) have recognised Bamenda-based leading Enterprise Developer and Digital service provider Y'G for accompanying them over the last seven years. Y'G CEO Yembe Nfor displays recognition certificate  The Enterprise Development firm received the recognition certificate on Sunday 26 February 2023 during the seventh edition of the award in Bamenda.  According to NBACA's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Y'G has been dedicated and committed to providing assistance to her institution on voluntary bases. Atangche Zita remarked while handing over the certificate of recognition that Y'G's assistance cuts across everything. Y'G, www.hilltopvoices.com gathered has been into Strategy and Management Consulting, Creative Design and Digital Management and People and Skill Development .  Early pictures of the event ground.  The CEO of Y'G Yembe Nfor has expressed his gratitu

By Bakah Derick  On the 25 of March 2018, Seven Senators of the Social Democratic Front (SDF) were elected into office. Following Cameroon's constitution and Section 215 (3) of the country's electoral code, President Paul will later appoint three to take the regions tally to 10. Though 10 of them started the mandate, not all have finished. Marked by deads and several life threatening events and scandals as a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the region, the law makers have had a rough ride.  Two of them Senator Henry Gamsey Kemende and Kumbongsi Dyx Meten passed on with Hon Henry Gamsey brutally murdered.  Regina Mundi Elisabeth spent several days in captivity with her abductos.  As it stands, they have packed their bags waiting for the verdict of the March 12, 2023 polls and the decision of the president.  Here are the outgoing Senators.  Away from the North West Region  Ngam Honore (Elected) He is maintained in the SDF and will be running again for a second

By Bakah Derick  The North West Cooperative Association (NWCA) has received close 40 students interested in the production and processing of coffee. The final year students from National Cooperative College Bamenda visited NWCA's Mile 3 Nkwen Head Quarters on Thursday 16 February as part of an academic field trip.  National Cooperative College students touring NWCA On hand to receive the students was the Administrator of NWCA. While reaffirming his institution's commitment to respect the partnership that unites them with the National Cooperative College, Mathew Ngangwa presented an overview of NWCA, the different structures from society to the apex organization NWCA. He outlined the governance structure of the association explaining the role of the executive organs before leading the students in a guided tour of NWCA. Mathew Ngangwa also used the moment to encourage the students to take genuine interest in the production of coffee like their many of their grand pare

By Bakah Derick  The Socio-economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SEEPD) program of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) has ended 13 years of partnership with Christian Blind Mission (CBM). A project closure event to celebrate 13 years of promoting disability inclusion held in Bamenda on Thursday 16 February 2023.  The event attended by mainly stakeholders of the program was an opportunity for the Director of CBCHS Prof Tih Pius Muffih to appreciate government services, local government agencies including Councils and the media for accompanying his institution in the last 13 years in the promotion of disability inclusion. He extensively expressed gratitude to CBM for being an outstanding partner throughout the years.  Speaking for the CBM delegation, the Regional Quality Programs Manager Mue Peter noted with satisfaction the commitment of CBCHS particularly the workers and government services for the unmatched engagement in promot

By Bakah Derick  Born in Bamenda Cameroon, Prophet Vicky Atanga is President of Let There be Light Church in Cameroon. He has provided spiritual direction to members of the church with seat in Bamenda since creation until recent when he decided to give it a new perspective.  Prophet Vicky Atanga in Vision Real Estate International outfit  The Church Leader and Servant of God Going by the directive of the one he serves; Jesus Christ when he said “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”, the pastor believes that in as much as his church members need the Word of God, it is important to work and be of service to humanity and as the leader, he has to be the light. It is within this frame work that Prophet Vicky Atanga has elected to set up several structures to finance his ministry and missionary activities.  Prophet Vicky Atanga on Missionary function  Beginning with Big Dream Services, the c

By Bakah Derick   The Mayor of Fundong Council has announced the creation of an emergency Disaster Fund following a fire accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday 3 February 2023. The fund according to Denis Awoh Ndang  is intended to assist victims of the fire incident.  Fundong Market (photo credit Muam George)  "The general public is further informed that an emergency Disaster Fund to assist the victims of the fire disaster has been opened at the Fundong Council Chambers. The Fund is jointly managed by the Council and victims of the fire incident." The release states  The Mayor's release details that the fire consumed 56 sheds.  "The Mayor of Fundong, Boyo Division, Northwest region, informs the general public that over 56 market sheds at the Fundong Council market have been consumed by fire.Night Vigils discovered the fire outbreak a little after midnight on Friday, February 3, 2023."  Mayor Denis Awoh Ndang of F