Cameroon's prolific rapper Stanley Enow has bagged his first ever MTV Africa Music Awards nomination for his hit track Hein Pere [>450,000views on Youtube]. The star becomes the first Cameroonian artist to be recognized by the prestigious music event.
Stanley Enow Becomes First Cameroon Artist Nominated By MTV
His debut single "Hein Pere" has garnered popularity within and out of Cameroon.
Stanley will go head to head with Nigeria's Burna Boy and Phyno and South Africa's Uhuru and Heavy K in the "Best New Act" category. The announcement was made in a star studded ceremony at Durban, South Africa yesterday.
In a recent statement, the Hein Pere crooner appreciated his fans, his team and the media who've supported him throughout his career.
"I thank God for this blessing ...I do it for the youths... I do it for my country [Cameroon]."
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Stanley just released his new video, Tumbuboss directed by Shamak Allaharamadji - off his Soldier Like Ma Papa album - and shot in Douala, Cameroon. It's already got 20,000 views in just two days! He recently recorded a powerful duet with Brick n Lace's Nyanda titled In The Middle (rmx) o be released soon.
Congrats are in order!
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