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Stanley Enow
The “Bayangi Boy” who brought Cameroonian rap into every home
Born in 1985
Who are they?
A rapper born in 1985, from the Bayangi people of the South-West, hence his nickname “Bayangi Boy”. He grew up in Bafoussam, then moved to Douala, where he studied business journalism and made his name as a radio and television presenter.
What made them famous
His debut single, “Hein Père”, released in 2013, changed how hip-hop was perceived in Cameroon and turned it into a genre enjoyed by every audience. He raps in a blend of French, English and local languages that speaks to a whole generation.
Key facts
- In 2014 he became the first Cameroonian to win Best New Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
- The “Hein Père” video was named video of the year at the 2013 Balafon Music Awards.
- He released the albums “Soldier Like My Papa” and then “Stanley Vs Enow” (2019).
- Appointed UNICEF National Ambassador in Cameroon in August 2020, with a focus on child vaccination.