20/05/2025
With all due respect…
Of all the pressing issues that need urgent attention in Cameroon — from systemic corruption to poverty, youth unemployment, and power shortages — it's disappointing to see major platforms and influencers choosing to focus on washed-up musicians stirring up petty beef just to revive their engagement.
At first, maybe it wasn’t clear… but now more than ever, it is.
The biggest problem Cameroonians face — is ourselves.
I recently came across a post about Burna Boy offering to do a free concert in Burkina Faso. But the Burkinabé didn’t welcome it with open arms. Instead, they boldly told him:
“Go perform in Europe, raise funds, and donate solar panels to Nigeria where millions live without electricity.”
They called the concert an unnecessary distraction. And you know what?
They meant business.
They're ready for development. They know what matters. They're not buying into entertainment when their future is at stake.
So I ask again: When will Cameroonians wake up?
When will we realize there is a time to dance and a time to stand — for justice, for truth, for our future?
Entertainment is not going anywhere. We can always return to it. But how can we talk about shows and stardom while other nations are fighting for their rights, dignity, and independence?
How can you call yourself patriotic and stay silent when your people are suffering?
How can we, the supposed builders of a nation, continue selling our futures for a loaf of bread and sardine?
What future are we creating for our children, when all our energy is spent chasing viral distractions instead of sustainable solutions?
To those with influence:
Zamani's Blog – You’ve built a powerful platform. But will you let comfort mute your conscience? Or will you use your voice to fight for those who can’t?
Fuchor – You have fans who would follow you anywhere. Why not lead them to awareness, to accountability, to national pride — instead of aimless noise?
237 Towncryer – You've made the bold switch from comedy to music. That’s growth. But growth means responsibility too. Why not use your momentum to spark a new consciousness in the Cameroonian youth?
237palava – It hurts to say it, but your platform currently promotes nothing but immorality, dragging many down a path of addiction and emptiness. But it’s never too late to pivot — you could still be a force for good.
Mimi Mefo Info – You're courageous, consistent, and well-respected for reporting the truth. But for all the donations your community has helped initiate, not once have we seen a single charitable work bearing your name. The people engage with your work daily — what have you given back?
Think about it:
Most of you are where you are because of the people. The clicks, the comments, the shares — they feed your growth. But how many of you have truly given back to the same community that sustains you?
This isn't a clap back.
This isn’t a rant.
I’m not starting a chat — I’m starting a call for change.
One that includes everyone — even those I didn’t mention.
And as I close, I leave these questions hanging in the air:
How many of you will read and ignore?
How many will scroll past like it means nothing?
How many will respond with insults just to protect your comfort zones?
Because until we truly want change — things will stay exactly the same.
Cameroon, this is our moment to choose:
Distraction or Direction.
Comfort or Conscience.
Bread and sardine, or a future worth fighting for.
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