Wilfred Enow Agbor
Yaounde, Cameroon
There was much ambiance at the premises of Maire D’ EKounou (Yaounde, IV Council) as artists turn up in their numbers to join the rest of the world in celebrating “The World Music Day.”
The Minister of Culture, His Excellency Ama Tutu Muna, was represented by the Regional Delegate for Culture, Mr. Martial Alain Elounmndene. Also present were artists like the doyen Petit Joseph, Auto Marcellin, Boli Bolingo, Miss Charlotte, Christian Midja and Coco Argentine.
Petit Joseph playing a guitar while a fan observes
Though artists played life music with the help of a life orchestra by the Byis Band Group, there was equally a traditional group called Akomo Mba Du Cameroun.
The theme of the day was “La Voix” meaning “The Voice” which was explained by Mr. Elounmndene in an exclusive interview. “The theme is a call to all artists in the national territory to professionalize music, because good music will encourage the audience to buy their works of arts,” added Mr. Elounmndene. He also went on to say that music has a place in the society and good music is educative.
The legendary Auto Marcellin called on young artists to be hard working and avoid the easy way that may finally became the had way. He cited the following young artists who are hard working and examples to emulate: Chalotte Depanda, X-Maleya and Caress Fotso Boli Bolingo. Marcellin believes that a disciplined artist will go places.
