Cameroonian music icons, X-Maleya, have joined forces with Afro-pop/afrobeats sensation Tohnain Anthony Nguo, better known as Magasco aka “Bamenda Boy” for a tearful new song, “Tears of Mine.”
Released just 10 days ago, the track offers a heart-wrenching look at the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country’s North West and South West Regions.
The accompanying music video pulls no punches, opening with a typical funeral scene, a painful reminder of the constant loss endured by these war-torn communities.
The clip weaves together powerful imagery showcasing the devastating impact of the eight-year-long armed conflict.
From the forced displacement of people sleeping rough in forests, to the harrowing reality of women forced to give birth without proper medical care, the video paints a vivid picture of hardship, the daily reality of the population in the affected areas.
The plight of children denied an education underscores the broader societal costs of the ongoing violence.
A central theme is the agonizing loss felt by families. Scenes of parents mourning their children resonate deeply, capturing the universal pain inflicted by each life lost.
“Tears of Mine” serves not only as a lament, but also as a potent call for action.
X-Maleya and Magasco’s collaboration uses their platform to shine a light on the suffering of their fellow Cameroonians, urging viewers to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and take action to end the bloodshed now.
