‘W.A.K.A. Radio’ is a radio show which is written, hosted and
produced by Tito Valery; a TV/Radio personality, photographer, art curator,
audio-visual producer and motivational speaker.
produced by Tito Valery; a TV/Radio personality, photographer, art curator,
audio-visual producer and motivational speaker.
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| Tito Valery |
W.A.K.A is an acronym meaning ‘Where African Knowledge Applies.’
The word ‘waka’ is a local Cameroonian slang meaning, “to walk.” WAKA
is also used to qualify something that is functional.
The word ‘waka’ is a local Cameroonian slang meaning, “to walk.” WAKA
is also used to qualify something that is functional.
“I’m a staunch believer in Africa’s potential to be the
driving force of a new and healthy version of the world. It’s the idea of
motion, of mobility, of advancement that convinced me that WAKA would best coin
the spirit of the show.”- Tito Valery(Host and producer of the show)
driving force of a new and healthy version of the world. It’s the idea of
motion, of mobility, of advancement that convinced me that WAKA would best coin
the spirit of the show.”- Tito Valery(Host and producer of the show)
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| Tito Valery |
The mission of ‘WAKA Radio’ is to celebrate African urban culture.
Its icons, its achievers, its trends, its sounds and its words. More so, to
promote events, artists and initiatives. Guest co-hosts and consultants
for the show so far have been Kelly White(co-host of Jambo on Canal 2) and
Laeticia Loe(incharge of communication at Cameroon Cultural Center).
Its icons, its achievers, its trends, its sounds and its words. More so, to
promote events, artists and initiatives. Guest co-hosts and consultants
for the show so far have been Kelly White(co-host of Jambo on Canal 2) and
Laeticia Loe(incharge of communication at Cameroon Cultural Center).
The live bi-weekly show, which airs Tuesdays and Fridays, on
Afrik2 radio Yaoundé. 105.0 FM, from 14:30 – 16:00, touches a wide range of
topics. From ancient and modern contemporary African literature, to reviewing
the evolution of Urban African music. WAKA observes the African art scene with
cross views from invited household guests who know and act on the continent.
The show is for all those who love Africa and those who wish to know more about
the continent.
Afrik2 radio Yaoundé. 105.0 FM, from 14:30 – 16:00, touches a wide range of
topics. From ancient and modern contemporary African literature, to reviewing
the evolution of Urban African music. WAKA observes the African art scene with
cross views from invited household guests who know and act on the continent.
The show is for all those who love Africa and those who wish to know more about
the continent.
The show has seen a wide range of national, pan-african and
international personalities:
international personalities:
Oumou Sangare–Female Malian music icon and entrepreneur,
Soumbill–Ivorian singer,
Singuila Franco–Congolese RnB singer,
Jean Pierre Bekolo–Cameroonian film director renown for movies
like ‘Quartier Mozart’ and ‘Les Saignantes’,
like ‘Quartier Mozart’ and ‘Les Saignantes’,
Fotemah Mba–former VP Konvict music, now ceo of JUMP
Africa,
Africa,
Dzekashu Charles Mcviban–writer and founder Bakwa Magazine,
Fabien Multhaler– director of Goethe institute Cameroon,
Florian Nguimbis–blogger and culture head of French
institute,
institute,
Adah Akenji–video director, song writer and singer,
HOPE–American Jazz quartet,
Jesse Happi–writer and philanthropist,
Joel Esso–cartoonist,
Jovi–rapper/producer,
Daniel Eog–soul singer,
Wax Dey–afropop award winning singer,
Nabil 4real–rapper,
Blaise Etoa–Orange Cameroon,
Eshu Le proprio–actor,
Daphne–Artist
Mic Monsta–Artist
and several others, check out the photos below.
There’s an active Twitter account for the show; (@Waka_Radio_),
through which they promote and link artists from different boards.
through which they promote and link artists from different boards.
WAKA is launching in a few weeks its youtube channel called ‘WAKA
TV.’ The Friday show is video recorded, and it will be edited to produce a 10
minute video highlight podcast. This will give a unique inside visual
experience to their growing audience and hopefully create a core followership. In
the long run WAKA will be definitely organizing motivational talks, meet and
greet events with artist and more. The show is also going to be broadcasted
online through a recent partnership with Ndole radio.
TV.’ The Friday show is video recorded, and it will be edited to produce a 10
minute video highlight podcast. This will give a unique inside visual
experience to their growing audience and hopefully create a core followership. In
the long run WAKA will be definitely organizing motivational talks, meet and
greet events with artist and more. The show is also going to be broadcasted
online through a recent partnership with Ndole radio.
“Our ultimate goal is to be the most influential cultural
African show, proposing a multifaceted Africa, unbiased opinions on key
subjects relevant to the continent.”- Tito Valery(Host and Producer of the
show)
African show, proposing a multifaceted Africa, unbiased opinions on key
subjects relevant to the continent.”- Tito Valery(Host and Producer of the
show)
You wouldn’t want to miss out on all the knowledge and insight the
program has to offer so make sure to stay tuned!! For all inquiry:
program has to offer so make sure to stay tuned!! For all inquiry:
Contact on Twitter: @Waka_Radio_ & @Titoval
Facebook: Tito Valery
Email: Chifdaz@yahoo.com
Or call: +237 675396767
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| Tito Valery and Jovi |
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| Singuila, Tito Valery |
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| Tito Valery, Wax Dey and others |
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| Fotemah Mba, Tito Valery |
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| Camair Drone Boy, Tito Valery and others |
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| Jesse Happi |
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| Oumou Sangare |
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| Tito Valery and LSM rap group |
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| Tito Valery and Zambo |
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| Tito Valery and Blick Bassey |
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| Tito Valery and Jean Paul Bekolo |
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| Tito Valery and Sanzy Vianny |
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| Tito Valery and Alain Foka |
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| Tito Valery and Nabil IV Real |
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| Landry Mbassi |
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| Tito Valery and Imane Ayissi |
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| Tito Valery and Mic Monsta |
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| Hope Jazz |
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| Laeticia |
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| Tito Valery and Locko |
