Thousands thrilled at SW cultural jamboree

By Ajongakou Santos in Buea
It was fun, fanfare, and excitement at the Molyko Trade Fair Ground at the weekend, for the over 1000 young and old Cameroonians that came to witness the first Urban Musical Jamboree to be organized in the region.
Organized by the South West Regional Delegation of Arts and Culture, the event was aimed at promoting and celebrating cultural diversity in Cameroon while encouraging local artistes. 
    The prodigious occasion saw the performance of great Cameroonian artistes like; Kimbi with his song “Cameroon Na Helele”, Wesdon, Rythmz, Mr. Leo, Toxic, Tison (Son of Afo Akom) in his song “ One Day”. Others included Dathril, Kay-Mel B and Dyonce.

    It was however not just a music show but also a comic and dance event. Popular comedians From the South West Region like; Tambe Adolf (popularly known as Big Mami Agatha), Spaco, and others made the public laugh with their creativity.
    Street dance was also part of the show as, popular Cameroon street dance groups like; Legend Mix, Afro Swag and 21C kept over 1000 people relaxed in the over 5 hour event.
Given that it was a two-day event, the regional delegation of Arts and Culture kept the finest for the later. This explains why popular Cameroon musician, Petit Pays (Rabba Rabbi) mounted the stage on Saturday, trilling the youths for over four hours. He was followed by Emmanuel Kimbi, one-time winner of the Mutzig Music Award, who electrified the crowds for another one hour.
    According to the South West Regional Delegate of Arts and Culture, Mme Ngo née Grace Ewang, this maiden edition of the urban musical jamboree had just one objective- to promote the cultures of Cameroon through Music, Dance and Comedy. She thanked the sponsors and partners who made the event a success and promised to make the event annual.
    At the end of the 2-day event many participants expressed satisfaction and hoped that more of similar occasions be organized to showcase budding talents and de-stress the populations.