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How Ulrich Takam Got One Step Ahead of Everybody
A 2019 profile of Ulrich Takam, a Cameroonian webseries creator whose *Les Delires de Takam* achieved millions of views across Francophone Africa by combining rigorous production standards—polished sound, lighting, cinematography, and writing—with genuinely skilled acting and no artificial laugh tracks. The piece argues that Takam's rise, though built on familiar formats, distinguished itself through disciplined craftsmanship.
Web Series as Creative Foundation: Why the Short Form Matters
The writer argues that web series represent not a departure from traditional filmmaking but a necessary apprenticeship—a format where Cameroonian creatives can build craft, audience, and sustainable income without the gatekeeping barriers of television or cinema.
The 237Showbiz Competition and the Question of Fair Play
This essay interrogates the 237Showbiz music competition's decision to award victory to Kowan over Nivo T, arguing that while Kowan may have technically won, the competition's structure was fundamentally unequal. The writer contends that Kowan's youth and novelty—rather than musical skill or craft—drove his viral success, and that the judges failed to compensate for this inherent advantage.
The Evolution of Music Videos: From Free Content to Streaming Strategy
The writer observes a shift in how major artists are releasing music video content, moving away from full songs on YouTube toward shorter, documentary-style clips designed to drive subscriptions to streaming platforms. This reflects the collapse of traditional revenue streams—YouTube payouts and album sales—and the dominance of services like Tidal and Spotify in the music economy.