Cameroon Echoes {Echos Camerounais}

Gringori, Zebrudaya: Creator of "Masquerade" Discuses the Classic African Comedy

James Iroha, creator of the popular television series Masquuerade, and also acted the part of Gringory. James Iroha is one name that routinely put laughter in the mouths of Nigerians in the 70's and early 80's. Masquerade, a drama comedy he created and acted the role of Gringory, Chief Zebrudaya's house boy, had glued NTA viewers to their seats and made them laugh away their sorrows. He was also there at the early stages of Nollywood and acted in such films as Nneka the Pretty Serpent, among others. His contribution to the entertainment industry has earned him praise and laurels, including the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON, given to him by former President Shehu Shagari. He retired as acting Director-General of the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State, (BCA). The Source was with him recently, at his World Bank Estate residence in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, where he talked of his life, his acting, his fight to reclaim his intellectual property from the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), and his quarrel with Chika Okpala, (Chief Zebrudaya). Excerpts. In the Nigerian entertainment industry, the name James Iroha rings bell. It is also a big name in the mass media industry. But now you have retired from both. Could you tell us how you are enjoying your retirement?

Manu Dibango : « Je veux que mon Cameroun rêvé se retrouve à Limbé »

 

Le célèbre musicien se dit afro-européen et très attaché à sa terre natale. Il s’y rend souvent, n’hésite jamais à s’engager pour elle, ni à dire ce qu’il en pense. Esquisse de ses coups de gueule, de ses coups de cœur et de ses projets.

Jeune Afrique : À quoi ressemble – ou ressemblerait – votre Cameroun rêvé ?

Manu Dibango : Un Cameroun où il n’y a pas beaucoup de moustiques. Plus sérieusement, nous avons déjà un beau pays. Le problème, c’est que tout est fait pour que nous soyons seuls ensemble.

Samuel Eto'o - Cameroon's Indomitable Lions Are Hungry For The World Cup

12-Nov-2009

Cameroon and Inter striker Samuel Eto'o has exclusively told Goal.com the pain of missing out on World Cup 2006 will help fire the Indomitable Lions to South Africa when they clash with Morocco this weekend.

Eto'o's nation will make an African record sixth appearance at the World Cup if they beat their opponents on Saturday. Having made a great recovery in Group 1, Eto'o & Co. are just one step away from glory. The Nerazzurri striker is hoping his side don't slip up like they did four years ago.

Morocco Train In France For Cameroon Clash

The Atlas Lions will shape up for their make or break World Cup tie against Cameroon in France.

Marouane Chamak - Michael Elias Pienaar, Morocco -Namibia (PA)

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Morocco plan to train in France a week to prepare for their June 7 World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Yaounde, top officials have announced.

At a media briefing, new boss of the country's FA, Ali Fassi Fihri, said the Atlas Lions will prepare in France from May 31. They are likely to depart for Douala on June 3.

Both Morocco and Cameroon are under pressure to perform after they began the final round of the qualifiers on a losing note. Morocco lost 2-1 at home to Gabon while the Indomitable Lions were upset 1-0 by Togo in Accra, Ghana.

Officials also admitted that several changes will be made to the squad that tackled Gabon in Casablanca in March. For instance, players from the domestic league will be given more consideration as compared to what they were previously afforded.

The Group 1 clash will be handled by Mauritian referees led by Seechurn Pajindraparsad.

Samm Audu