Presenting Mel Nova’s “Yeni”

Gradually, “Kwaitokossa” a blend of South African “Kwaito,” Cameroonian Makossa and other African music genres, is taking roots. Mel Nova, the brain behind it, has released his third album, “Yeni” (or “It is well” in the Limbum language spoken in Donga-Mantung Division of the North West Region.)

“In spite of what Cameroonians are going through, there is still hope that all will be Yeni,” Mel Nova says. “Yeni” is a major improvement on Nova’s past two albums and a sign of gradual maturity. It will be launched simultaneously online on mndundo.com for live streaming and in Yaounde on February 8, 2019, where hard copies will be on sale.

The seven tracks include the gospel song, “Lò mbona” or “Get out!” which is about casting out demons from our homes and country, especially at trying moments like these. “Na so,” a Pidgin English titl...