Cameroon Music
United States Embassy Cameroon: Education and Cultural Exchanges
The Artistic Ambassador Program sends gifted young American musicians to perform to Cameroon and to work with Cameroonian musicians and music students. The program generally sends one to two groups to Cameroon annually. ... [Read More]
Cameroon
Five Yaounde-based private radio stations that previously had been broadcasting illegally submitted applications and paid an interim fee of $727 (500,000 CFA). The Government authorized them to continue broadcasting, pending final approval of their application and subsequent payment of the full licensing fee. Of these stations, two are religious: The Pentecostal "Radio Bonne Nouvelle" and "Radio Reine," which is managed by a Catholic priest, though not officially sponsored by the Catholic Church. Two others are affiliated with private non-accredited academic institutions: NDI Samba University's "Radio Lumiere" and the Siantou University's "Radio Siantou." The fifth station is "Radio Venus," which plays only music. A small number of radio stations that had been broadcasting illegally including "Radio Soleil," which broadcasts from the Muslim quarter of Yaounde, did not apply for licenses, claiming the fees are too high. The Government has ... [Read More]
US Embassy Cameroon: HIV/AIDS Task Force
Throughout the years 2001, 2002 and 2003, the following school sensitization programs were carried out:In Yaounde, HIV/AIDS education and prevention talks were given to over 500 students at primary, secondary and high school level. This involved one day activities mostly through the school health clubs where available, to encourage active participation of the students. Some of the schools covered in Yaounde include the Catholic Primary School, Mvog-Ada, the Government Bilingual High School, Etugebe and College Bilingue d'Application. The Task Force again had the pleasure of working with Project Troubadour in a school sensitization program using drama and music to pass the message across.Still within the lines of school sensitization programs, the Task Force organized Holiday Workshops in five different provinces. These workshops targeted students within the ages of 8 to 18 years. Based on the differe ... [Read More]
Cameroon
In 2000 five Yaounde-based private radio stations that previously had been broadcasting illegally submitted applications and paid an interim fee of $727 (500,000 CFA francs). The Government authorized them to continue broadcasting, pending final approval of their application and subsequent payment of the full licensing fee. Of these stations, two are religious: The Pentecostal "Radio Bonne Nouvelle" and "Radio Reine," which is managed by a Catholic priest, though not officially sponsored by the Catholic Church. Two others are affiliated with private nonaccredited academic institutions: NDI Samba University's "Radio Lumiere" and the Siantou University's "Radio Siantou." The fifth station is "Radio Venus," which plays only music. A small number of radio stations that had been broadcasting illegally including "Radio Soleil," which broadcasts from the Muslim quarter of Yaounde, did not apply for licenses, claiming the fees are too high. The Government has not yet acted against these operat ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Yaounde has several discotheques that are loud, dark, crowded, smoke filled, and expensive, but provide good Western and African music for both dancing and listening. Several clubs provide live African music. ... Yaounde, Cameroon Radio and TVLast Updated: 10/3/2003 3:48 PM A shortwave radio is necessary for reception of BBC, VOA, and European stations. The three local stations (two AM, one FM) provide mostly domestic news and recorded music. Broadcasting is primarily in French, with three English newscasts daily. Cameroon television was inaugurated in March 1985 on the German PAL system, which is incompatible with the American NTSC system. The American School of Yaounde operates a tape video club of over 1,000 selections in VHS, NTSC format. Many Americans have VHS video machines in American NTSC format and bring videos or have family and friends mail videos. To enjoy both Cameroon television and American videos, two separate systems or a multisystem (with PAL and NTSC) TV (monitor-r ... [Read More]
Reports, International Education Week 2001
International Education Week was formally launched at the PAS auditorium during a festive ceremony featuring live music and entertainment. Educational advising and English language teaching materials were distributed to representatives of seven universities, the International Relations Institute of Cameroon and the Yaounde Pilot Linguistic Center. Sets of BIF Internet books in French were donated to the University of Ngaoundere, the Advanced School of Mass Communication, the Higher School of Posts and ICCNET. ... [Read More]
U.S. Embassy, Nigeria: Crossroads - June 2001
U.S. Jazz Ambassadors 2001 trio, (l-r), Pat O'Leary, Scott Robinson, and Larry Ham, pose with the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Howard F. Jeter (second right), after their concert at the NICON Safari Club in Abuja on June 12. U.S. Jazz Ambassadors Tour Nigeria The best in classical jazz music took center stage in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos when visiting U.S. Jazz Ambassadors, Scott Robinson, Larry Ham, and Pat O’Leary, entertained jazz lovers from June 12-15. The trio are currently undertaking an extensive tour of eleven West African countries. In Abuja, the Jazz Ambassadors played a rich repertoire of select compositions from late jazz legend Louis Armstrong to ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Night Life. There are a few nightclubs available, but be prepared to spend lots of money, as drinks are very expensive. Music at the clubs ranges from European/American to Afro-Pop. ... The French Cultural Center. The FCC offers an active program of films, art exhibits, lectures, and live music and theatre. It publishes a monthly brochure listing its activities. Social Activities Among AmericansLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:31 PMThe small American community is active and creative in organizing social events such as pool parties, volleyball games, river outings, and barbecues. Friday nights are usually spent at the newly remodeled Marine House. International ContactsLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:31 PMEmployees may be of ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Government radio station, Radio Centrafrique, broadcasts music, news, and announcements on mediumwave and FM from Bangui in French and Sangho. Radio France International (RFI) broadcasts news every 30 minutes. Radio Africa Numero Un broadcasts music and news in French on the FM band. There is also a private radio station of the Catholic Church, Radio Notre Dame and Radio N'Deke Luka, and Radio de L'Evangile. ... Sarno, Louis. Songs from the Forest. (Seeking enlightenment via pygmy music, Sarno came to the C.A.R. and was adopted by a pygmy band. His story.) ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
N’Djamena has several good restaurants ranging from traditional Chadian cuisine to French, Lebanese, and Chinese. Also, discotheque nightclubs have a variety of African, French, disco, and rock music while casinos offer a chance to win it big (or, as the case may be, lose it all). Social ActivitiesLast Updated: 2/11/2004 5:21 AM ... [Read More]
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