Foreign influence threatens stardom in Cameroon - TV Host

Television producer and talk show host Pamela Happi has observed that rising from the least rank of society to the top in Cameroon remains partly threatened by the influence of other countries that hold strong to their values.

Issues surrounding breaking through these challenges and rising to the top in a complex society remains top on the agenda of the second phase of her television programme, the "Miss P Show".

Happi told The Post that the show which comes up every 7:30 p.m and 8:30 p.m on Sundays and Fridays, respectively, is based on how young people of this generation can become life starters and how they can serve as role models and game changers in their community.

"Everywhere in the world, countries strive to hold on to their values. We hear of Nigerians, Ghanaians, Ugandans, South Africans; all over in the world. Apart from the good old days of Roger Milla’s exploits, what is our legacy as Cameroonians? The show is aimed at promoting our culture in a way that is fun and interesting to the viewers,” Happi said.

According to the talk show host, "Season II will be light and fun, but with enough heart to veer into the realm of more serious issues of interest to our culture and society especially on role models, and how people in our society carve out a niche to succeed from various social strata. We aim at building a platform for promoting our talents to become celebrities.”

The first season of the show recorded huge successes; names in local entertainment like Ambe the artist, radio personality Brice Albin, Acmar CEO Bony Dashaco and former Indomitable Lion Joseph Antoine Bell amongst others, were on hand to grace the show.

International content and guests such as Nigerian model and movie star Alex Ekubo were also the highlights of the Season 1 final.

The bi-monthly talk show recorded a huge following on social media with over 12,000 fans and followers on facebook and Twitter cumulatively. Season II is expected to be even more exciting with the show evolving from an initial broadcast on STV to Equinoxe TV, CNTV in Bamenda and HiTV in Buea for proximity and connection with the grassroots communities.