George Esunge Fominyen in Brief


  • George Esunge Fominyen is currently Coordinator of the Multi-Media Editorial Unit of the PANOS Institute West Africa (PIWA) in Dakar, Senegal.

    PANOS Institute West Africa 6, Rue Calmette Dakar, Senegal

    Email: esungeft@gmail.com
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    Website of the Literary Award established to honor the memory of BERNARD FONLON, the great Cameroonian teacher, writer, poet, and philosopher, who passionately defended human rights in an often oppressive political atmosphere.
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  • Francis Nyamnjoh
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  • Enanga's POV
    Rosemary Ekosso, a Cameroonian novelist and blogger who lives and works in Cambodia.
  • GEF's Outlook
    Blog of George Esunge Fominyen, former CRTV journalist and currently Coordinator of the Multi-Media Editorial Unit of the PANOS Institute West Africa (PIWA) in Dakar, Senegal.
  • The Chia Report
    The incisive commentary of Chicago-based former CRTV journalist Chia Innocent
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  • Canute - Chronicles from the Heartland
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February 14, 2009

African Courtship in Song for V-Day

George Esunge Fominyen

It is 14th February. Saint Valentine's Day. Some people claim it's lovers' day. In most western countries the day is full of people expressing their passion for their loved ones. Lots of red roses are bought and handed over to sweethearts. Africans too are very much involved these days.The way it's done in Yaounde or Bamenda is often along the western lines. Ha! 

Here's a gift to all who are celebrating on this day. Ngbwak Afup: It is a love song exhibiting courtship a l'Africaine; sung in bulu to the rythm of the mindzang (balafon) or traditional xylophone by the Rocher Jazz Band de Mezesse. Subtitles available in English. Happy V-Day...Mayange wo ngkak Afup...!

Posted at 01:30 PM in Music, Videos | | Comments (0)

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January 29, 2009

Women Voices in Global Discussion on AgroFuels

By George Esunge Fominyen

On 28 January 2009 the focus of the World Social Forum in Belem was on the Pan-Amazonian People and their habitat. On one of the several events, Women from across Brazil rallied to raise an alarm to the bio-diversity hazards caused by mono-crop farming for the production of bio-fuels. Watch excerpts of that presentation.
Women Sound Warning Bell on Biodiversity and bio-fuels - George Esunge Fominyen

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January 26, 2009

World Social Forum - Getting Set in Belem

By George Esunge Fominyen

The World Social Forum (WSF) 2009 opens 'officially' on 27 January with a March. The Amazonian city of Belem in the Brazilian State of Para is teeming with thousands of guests who have converged here to make a statement about the other world that they would like to see.

Organisers say they are expecting about 80 to 100 thousand people in this town situated in the very north of Brazil. The queues at the registration centre for associations and individuals are so long and winding. The regular tropical rain, coupled with the humid atmosphere and temperatures revolving around 29°C to 32°C do not give room for comfort. At the tent where youths are gathered to register for their forum some have chosen to wait for their turn by learning a few dance steps. Watch this...


Waiting for the WSF 2009 to Start - George Esunge Fominyen

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Welcome To Belem for the World Social Forum

By George Esunge Fominyen

After a gruelling journey that took us exactly 24 hours – we made it to Belem Para in Brazil. We late into the night of the 25th or early in the morning of the 26th January 2009. At the Belem airport it was getting really social. A band was on site spewing some very South American tunes and a two dancing couples paced to their music. That should put a smile on the faces of the  hundreds who were waiting for their luggage – having crossed oceans, forests and icecaps to attend this World Social Forum in the middle of the Amazon.

Do watch excerpts of that welcome dance!


Welcome to Belem - George Esunge Fominyen

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January 14, 2009

Beachside Wrestling in Tourist Haven called Mbour

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Posted at 04:50 AM in Dakar Notepad, Issues of Identity, Sports, Travel, Videos | | Comments (0)

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October 05, 2008

Eto'o Surprised the French Want Domenech Out

By George Esunge Fominyen

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September 29, 2008

Freedom of Expression Discussed at PIWA Workshop

By George Esunge Fominyen

The Panos Institute West Africa (PIWA) organised a Strategic Workshop on its ICT Programme on 25-27 September 2008. The event brought together ICT experts, communication researchers, bloggers, citizen journalism organisations,and heads of journalism Schools. These are excerpts of discussions on Freedom of Expression and the development of New Media.

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July 03, 2008

Wesua or Traditional Wrestling in Bakweri land (2) Watch out for the Girls!

A film by George Esunge Fominyen

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Wesua or Traditional Wrestling in Bakweri land (1)

A film by George Esunge Fominyen

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