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The growth of Africa’s comic culture has given rise to the likes of Comic Republic with superhero characters and lifestyles that Africans can finally relate with and the reception so far has been incredible. However, a young Cameroonian may just have taken this initiative to the next level. Madiba Olivier, who has always enjoyed video games, is now pioneering his own brand of games with African content and characters in central Africa by incorporating African folklore.

Olivier decided to invest in his passion by establishing Kiro’o Games, central Africa’s first video game studio that is creating a new narrative and visual benchmark for the gaming industry. With their latest project, Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan, an action-RPG (Role Playing Game), the studio intends to unify and transmit African culture by combining various myths, tales and traditional values into the gaming experience.

“The history of our continent is rich … we took inspiration from local Cameroonian traditions, like the Ngondo festival celebrated by the Sawa people, and we also incorporated symbolism adapted from that of the Akan people of Ghana, specifically the Adinkra writing style,” said Olivier.

“Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan” is set in a world of elemental energies and ancestral powers, where players assume the role of a traditional ruler, Enzo Kori-Odan, rightful ruler of the Zama kingdom, who uses the Aurion power granted him by his ancestors to regain control of his kingdom.

Initially named Madibao Corporation Studio, Kiro’o Games was established in 2003 by Olivier Madiba with two of his friends, Yakan Dominique and Waffo Hugues. The name Kiro’o is derived from “kiroho maonno” Swahili for “spiritual vision.” However, establishing and pioneering one of Central Africa’s first indigenous video games was not easy. Aside tackling daily power outages, the company’s business director, Boyogueno Roland, said it was quite difficult to get initial funding because investors were sceptical of the project.

“We started the project in 2003 but it was very difficult for us to find funding in the first place,” he said. But with the support of Cameroon’s ministry of arts and culture, Kiro’o Games got the much needed credibility it sought.

The project also got a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter gaining $50,000 in support from backers. And regarding power cuts, the company has resorted to the use of solar energy for future projects. However, the company would like to gain more trust and support from local investors. According to Roland, the business can be profitable, and its success would encourage other Africans to delve into the gaming industry.

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It is with shock and consternation that Cameroonians especially those involved in audiovisual received the sad news, Tuesday June 21, from South Africa, the sudden demise of Bertrand Santini, Cameraman and Producer. He was hit by a car in the Berea neighborhood, Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday June 19, 2016. According to reports from Johannesburg, he was heading to Church that Sunday when he stopped by to transfer airtime about 700meters from his home when a car hit him as he attempted to cross to the other side of the road.

Bertrand Santini was rushed to a hospital but all attempts to save his life were futile. He gave up the ghost Tuesday June 21, 2016.The owner of the car has been identified.

He barely spent seven months with the NGO African Diaspora Forum based in South Africa, where he worked before his demise. He was a renowned producer and Cameraman at Mobil Bonalouamouang , Akwa Douala. He also worked with late Tom Yoms, and other broadcast institutions such as Cauris FM .

Solomon Amabo, Cameroonian Journalist and Blogger based in South Africa writes that when he was hit, some thieves robbed him and made away with his all he had. A good Samaritan identified as Dee martin called him, Amabo, after realizing he was a friend of the victim on Facebook.His last activity on facebook was on June 18,2016 when he shared a post by TV animator Foly Dirane.

The Cameroonian Community in South Africa is mobilizing to bring the corpse of Bertrand Santini to Cameroon. Bertrand Santini leaves behind a wife, children, Journalists, producers and Cameramen to mourn him.

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A man, whose identity is unknown, was beaten to death during the night of June 18, 2016 for stealing a drum meant to store water in a residence at the Ekounou neighbourhood in Yaounde. The man, whom eyewitnesses say is a taxi driver, was caught directly by the owner of the drum, Stephan Lenga, who was returning home after an outing during the early hours of that fateful day.

The owner said on his way from a meeting at about 3:15 a.m, he saw a thief in front of his gate carrying away a drum and when he tried to ask him where the drum was from the thief started a fight. He immediately raised an alarm and his neighbours came to his rescue and beat the man to death. At about 7:15 a.m. a passerby said she knew the man as a regular customer of her “puff-puff and beans” fast food business and that he was a customer who usually complains of having financial problems. At about 8:30 a.m, a team from the Fire Fighters Brigade team came at the scene and carried the corpse away for identification.

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On June 6, the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde welcomed renowned Cameroonian musician Richard Kings, who was met by Public Affairs Officer Roberto Quiroz II and Medical Attaché James Fulton. Mr. Kings was the guest performer at a farewell ceremony for Mr. Fulton hosted by U.S. Embassy staff on June 3. During their meeting, Mr. Quiroz and Mr. Fulton lauded Mr. Kings talent as “inspirational to Cameroonian youth,” adding that “you are an example of the extraordinary and abundant talent found right here in Cameroon.

The youth have in you an example to admire because your message is that culture is identity. Your music reminds Cameroonians of how essential it is to preserve and cherish their diverse and unique heritage, traditions, and values as this nation also moves forward towards building a future of peace and prosperity for all citizens through their own immense talents and contributions, especially those from women and girls.”

Mr. Kings observed that he has traveled throughout the world to bring Cameroonian music to members from the diaspora and foreign audiences. “From performing at the United Nations, Las Vegas, Dallas, Europe, and all across Cameroon, I have been honored to offer a message of peace and unity through music and entertainment,” he said.

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A few months after the release of his debut EP “Raw Gold” and his smash hit “Wule Bang Bang“, Magasco reconnects again with Dj Pazzo. For the pleasure of his fans, he unveils the video for his club anthem “ALL VIP”, off from the re-edition of his EP. The Dj Pazzo-produced track is a sample of the Reggae Dancehall classic “I Like To Move It”. NS Pictures nailed the visual for Empire Company.