Cameroon’s Digital Renaissance: The Intersection of Social Media, Humour, and Music

Introduction ‘Sister Mary, Ma boo eh, family na one, bimoulé d’abord’, are some comic catch-phrases that have become very popular in Cameroon, just like the comedians using them in their skits. The rise of social media is playing a key role in the blossoming of the music and comedy sectors, shifting focus from traditional stand-up […]

Does Doliprane contain a substance that Feminizes Males from the placenta?

On December 4, a claim circulated on X as a comment, alleging that Doliprane, a popular brand of paracetamol “contains a substance which can feminize men”. This claim has sparked considerable concern and confusion particularly on social media. The claim has a reach of 49,200 views in a context where proliferation of medical claims on […]

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING TRANSNATIONALISM OF CAMEROON’S CULTURE

Introduction Technological advancements have enabled digital connectivity to transcend geographic, social, religious, and cultural boundaries. Social media, a product of technological innovation, has become a transformative force, redefining how cultures interact, evolve, and influence one another. Cameroon, considered as Africa imminature, is celebrated for its rich cultural diversity,traditions, and dynamic youth population. Social media has […]

Digital space as a new channel to counter or denounce corruption in Cameroon

Cambridge dictionary defines corruption as dishonest or illegal behaviour including a person in a position of power.  Over the years in Cameroon, corruption is a daily reality, with cases ranging from government institutions, private institutions to international institutions as it’s mentioned in this study done by the Nkafu Institute. According to the Cameroon Anti-Corruption Commission […]

Vrai ! la consommation de la viande de porc peut être à l’origine du diabète

Le 21 novembre 2024, Dr Elise Tankeu, diététicienne et chroniqueuse a déclaré au cours de l’émission “C’est le matin” de Balafon TV,  que la viande de porc peut entraîner une augmentation de l’acidité dans le corps et être à l’origine du diabète.” Après vérification auprès de la concernée, d’un diabétologue, et via des études menées […]

Understanding cyber scam in Cameroon: the SUNRUN case

Cybercrime is on the rise in Cameroon, with far reaching consequences for individuals, businesses and national security. A 2023 report by Africa Online and Publications Library indicates that Cameroon lost XAF 12.2 billion in 2021 to cybercrime, including losses from intrusion, scams, phishing and banking card skimming. It furthers that Cameroon has taken steps to […]

PARTIELLEMENT VRAI ! Les boissons énergisantes présentent des risques sur la santé !

Contexte Le 10 novembre 2024, une publication sur X (anciennement Twitter) du Dr Albert Zé L’économiste de la santé a déclaré que les boissons énergisantes au Cameroun étaient responsables de l’hypertension, des maladies rénales et d’autres maux. Ce message alarmant a été partagé à plus de 200 reprises et a suscité de nombreuses réactions. Toutefois, […]

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