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  • Part 2) "He Asked If I Was Ready To D!e" - Mic Monsta’s Scariest Music Industry Story | Dear ARREYB EP28
    2025/06/10

    In this powerful continuation, Mic opens up about the scary realities of the music business, including a 30 million FCFA industry plan that went wrong.

    We also dive deep into the intentionality behind his words, the making of his hit song “Johnny”, and how he’s shaping the next phase of his legacy. From giving raw advice to young artists, to revealing his top 5 Cameroonian rappers and songs of all time, this episode is a complete masterclass for anyone serious about music, branding, or legacy building.

    🎧 What We Cover in Part 2:

    ✔️ The truth about “consistency vs continuity” in music ✔️ 10 years in: Mic’s biggest realisation about the industry ✔️ A scary 30 million FCFA story every artist should hear ✔️ Mic Monsta’s top 5 Cameroonian rappers & songs ✔️ The conscious way he writes lyrics that manifest real life ✔️ The full untold story behind “Johnny” ✔️ His deepest thoughts on legacy and how he wants to be remembered ✔️ And lots more…

    This is Part 2 of an iconic two-part episode. Watch this, then go back and catch Part 1 if you missed it!Guest Resources:Mic Monsta | FacebookMic Monsta | InstagramMic Monsta | (X) Twitter New here? Welcome to the community!

    Before you go, take 10 seconds to join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on email. You’ll get one mind-blowing email from me, Arrey Bate, every week — plus a heads-up whenever a new episode drops.👉 Join here: https://arreybate.com/smartfriends Want to master high-income digital marketing this year?Whether you're building your personal brand, upgrading your skills, or switching careers, The Smart Club 3.0 is relaunching this week!📩 Join The Smart Friends now to get notified the moment it goes live.Connect With Arrey Bate:Arrey Bate | Facebook:Arrey Bate| Tiktok : Arrey Bate | Instagram :Arrey Bate | X) Twitter:Arrey Bate| Linkedin:⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:50 – Mic’s advice to young artists (consistency vs continuity)04:02 – 10 years in, Mic’s biggest realisation in the music industry18:17 – Scariest story in the music industry (30 million business plan)11:35 – Mic Monsta’s top 5 Cameroonian rap artists12:40 – Mic’s top 5 Cameroonian songs 14:14 – Mic Monsta’s biggest music inspiration?17:43 – The fourth album 18:58 – How Mic Monsta consciously uses his words and lyrics to call what he wants to see (conscious rapper) 25:18 – The story behind the hit song “Johnny”26:58 – When all is set and done, how do you want to be remembered as Mic Monsta?29:19 – Outro #DearARREYB #MicMonsta #CameroonMusic #CameroonianHipHop #KwataMusicINC #Mboko #GrammyAfrica #AfricanMusic #MusicInterview #CameroonRap #CameroonianArtists #ArreyBate #PodcastAfrica #MusicPodcast #AfricanCreatives #TheSmartClub #SpotifyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #CameroonToTheWorld #BehindTheMusic

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  • (Part 1) Mic Monsta on the Hidden Rules of Music & Building a Legacy in Silence | Dear ARREYB EP27
    2025/06/03
    Featured by the GRAMMYs and widely regarded as one of Cameroon’s best lyricists, Molua Alous Mosima, popularly known as Mic Monsta, is a celebrated hip hop artist who began rapping in his teens and recording in high school. His viral debut “I No Get Chorus” shook the streets of Kumba — and since then, he’s become a multiple award-winning artist and founder of Kwata Music INC.In this episode, we go beyond the surface - unpacking the systems, mindset and creative fire behind Mic’s success. One of his most revealing interviews yet.🎧 What We Cover:✔️ Mic Monsta’s biggest lessons from his music journey ✔️ His personal take on money, faith and healing ✔️ Fatherhood, entitlement, and evolving as an artist ✔️ What his relationship with Mihney means to him ✔️ Behind the scenes of his GRAMMY Recording Academy performance ✔️ The influence of Lapiro de Mbanga on mboko culture ✔️ Where he ranks Jovi, Stanley Enow, Magasco, and more ✔️ Why Stanley Enow redefined branding in Cameroonian music ✔️ Ko-C’s new wave and stats that can’t be ignored ✔️ “We’re not in the era of hit songs – it’s about full projects now” ✔️ How Covid lockdown affected his mental health ✔️ A word to artists on the creative processGuest Resources:Mic Monsta | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IamMicmonsta Mic Monsta | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iammicmonsta/ Mic Monsta | (X) Twitter https://x.com/IamMicMonsta New here? Welcome to the community!Before you go, take 10 seconds to join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on email. You’ll get one mind-blowing email from me, Arrey Bate, every week — plus a heads-up whenever a new episode drops.👉 Join here: https://arreybate.com/smartfriends Want to master high-income digital marketing this year?Whether you're building your personal brand, upgrading your skills, or switching careers, The Smart Club 3.0 is relaunching this week!📩 Join The Smart Friends now to get notified the moment it goes live.Connect With Arrey Bate:Arrey Bate | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrey.bate.1441 Arrey Bate| Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@arreybate Arrey Bate | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/arrey_bate/ Arrey Bate | X) Twitter: https://twitter.com/arrey_bate Arrey Bate| Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arreybate/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:08 – Why the name Mic Monsta?02:33 – Mic’s first introduction to music & blowing up (“I no get chorus”)14:17 – Deciding on what genre and what language to use in music05:32 – The biggest challenges he faced in the music industry 07:46 – Mic credits Boom TV, Chillen Music, My Media Prime, HiTv, Enow Digital, Bloggers and other systems for growth in Cameroon music11:15 – The Victim Mentality: Why Mic Monsta shifted his music from SUFFERING to UPLIFTMENT14:50 – “No caption here”16:40 – Mic Monsta goes deep: soul searching, finding God & building the right mindsets19:48 – Reading books and studying21:20 – The entitlement mindset “nobody owes you anything”25:15 – How becoming a dad changed Mic Monsta’s music25:55 – Why Mic Monsta moved from Douala to Limbe27:36 – Making the album and pioneering conscious music 28:03 – Love: The real reason why Mic Monsta loves Mihney 30:20 – Mic’s favorite thing about Mihney 31:04 – The Grammy call and the performance 34:38 – Where does Mic Monsta get his composure? 35:35 – Mic Monsta “Lapiro doesn’t get enough credits for moulding the culture” 42:15 – Mic Monsta on how Magasco, Jovi, Stanley Enow, Ko-c & others who don’t get enough credits45:07 – Getting depressed and finding a way - “We’re not in the era of hit songs, we are in the area of “body of work”49:30 – Mic Monsta’s message to Cameroon audience & artists 53:50 – Outro #DearARREYB #MicMonsta #CameroonMusic #CameroonianHipHop #KwataMusicINC #Mboko #GrammyAfrica #AfricanMusic #MusicInterview #CameroonRap #CameroonianArtists #ArreyBate
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  • He Built an App That Changed Education in Cameroon 🇨🇲 | Felix Fomengia on Dear ARREYB EP26
    2025/05/20
    🎙️ In this episode, Arrey Bate is joined by Felix Fomengia, a multi-award-winning tech entrepreneur, Chevening Scholar, and Digital and Innovation Fellow at the African Union (Office of the Director General). At the AU, Felix focuses on identifying data management challenges and crafting innovative digital solutions to support the organisation’s mission. He also holds an MSc in Cybersecurity and Forensics from the University of Westminster, London.Felix is widely recognised as the creator of the Cameroon GCE Guide App, a groundbreaking tool that has transformed exam preparation for students across Cameroon. In this conversation, Felix opens up about his journey, from building the app that garnered over 40,000+ downloads, to his experiences studying computer engineering and securing a prestigious Chevening Scholarship.✔ The inspiring journey of Felix Fomengia✔ Why choosing to study computer engineering was a game-changer✔ The Chevening Scholarship experience✔ Best practices for securing your online accounts✔ The story behind recovering Ade Divine’s hacked Facebook page✔ The origin and impact of the GCE Guide App✔ How to harness the power of social media for personal growthGuest Resources:Felix Fomengia| Facebook /Felixformengia Felix Fomengia | Instagram / FelixfomengiaFelix Fomengia | (X) Twitter /FelixfomengiaFelix Fomengia | Linkedin / Felixfomengia ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:14 – Who is Felix Fomengia?03:22 – Creating the Cameroon GCE Guide App05:02 – Getting started with programming: Felix’s early beginnings09:31 – The #1 advantage for students or anyone starting out12:45 – The secret to building the right connections17:08 – Crafting a strong online CV19:02 – The full Chevening story – a life-changing moment20:24 – How to get into Chevening: What makes a great application22:54 – Recovering hacked social media accounts24:35 – How Felix recovered Ade Divine’s Facebook page (full story)28:32 – How to secure your social media accounts from hackers32:48 – What to do immediately when you're hacked36:09 – Smart password hacks and securing your devices40:55 – Starting out in tech? Here's where to begin42:55 – The journey always evolves: Arrey’s first million and career growth45:05 – "When all is said and done, how do you want to be remembered, Felix?"46:00 – OutroIf you’re new to the community, welcome! Before you leave, take 10 seconds and join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on emails! You will receive a mind-blowing email from Arrey every week and an email every time an episode goes live. Click here to join [https://arreybate.com/smartfriends If you want to master a high income Digital Marketing this year, whether you’re building your personal brand, upgrading your skill sets or switching careers to digital marketing , we’re hosting a FREE digital marketing masterclass. Click below to register nowhttps://LiveWithArrey.xyz/ Connect With Arrey Bate:Arrey Bate | Facebook: / arreybateofficial Arrey Bate| Tiktok : / arreybate Arrey Bate | Instagram : / arrey_bate Arrey Bate | Twitter: / arrey_bate Arrey Bate| Linkedin: / arreybate
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  • "Why We Left Social Media for 5 Months & What Changed" ft. Arrey & Joybert | The Comeback Episode | Dear ARREYB Ep 25
    2025/04/14

    In this long-awaited return episode, Arrey sits down with Dr. Javnyuy Joybert, also known as Mr. Remarkable — a multiple international award-winning business and productivity expert with over a decade of experience empowering entrepreneurs and organisations.


    After five months away from social media, Arrey discusses with Joybert (who has also spent 12 months away from social media). Both share the raw truths behind the digital silence, the routines that kept them grounded, and the surprising lessons that came from stepping back.


    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why Joybert took a break from social media

    • What daily life looked like away from the digital spotlight

    • His biggest takeaways during the break

    • How to build a powerful personal brand from scratch

    • The surprising value of consistency and structured frameworks

    • Why some entrepreneurs should consider taking jobs

    • The logic behind money, wealth, and parenting among the elite

    • What’s next for Joybert — and why he’s coming back stronger


    This episode is full of practical insight, deep reflection, and a fresh perspective on productivity, identity, and intentional living in a hyper-connected world.


    ⏱️ Timestamps:


    00:00 – Introduction

    02:12 - Why Joybert Took a Break Off Social Media

    05:02 – Building Our Own Frameworks

    09:13 – What a Day-to-Day Looks Like OFF Social Media

    13:40 – The Rise of Personal Brands and How to Build One

    22:55 – If You’re Starting Afresh, START WITH THIS

    26:55 – Arrey’s Hack to Personal Development

    31:17 – Joybert Shares His “Private Weapon” for Seasons

    33:37 – Why Entrepreneurs Should Take Up Jobs as Employees

    38:38 – Should Young People Travel Abroad?

    45:00 – Arrey & Joybert Talk About Their Relationships

    46:10 – Billionaires’ Family Secrets (Why Arrey Won’t Let His Kids Decide What They’ll Do)

    51:10 – Why Arrey Will ONLY Send His Kids to Rich Schools 53:16 – Joybert’s Last Words to Those Waiting for His Return 53:50 – A Deep Ending

    58:50 – Outro & Wrap-Up


    Guest Resources:

    Javnyuy Joybert | Facebook

    Javnyuy Joybert | Instagram

    Javnyuy Joybert | (X) Twitter

    Javnyuy Joybert | Linkedln


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  • UpClose With Cameroon’s Tech “Godfather” Churchill Mambe : 'My Mum Invested 1M To Launch My Business!' | Dear ARREYB EP24
    2024/10/29

    Often named as one of the godfathers of tech in Cameroon and Africa, Mambe Churchill Nanje is an award-winning software engineer and serial entrepreneur who’s been featured on Forbes, BBC and CNN. In 2006 he founded his first software engineering and consulting company AfroVisioN offering web, mobile and enterprise software solutions for over 500+ clients globally. He later moved on to start Njorku which became one of Africa's largest career and recruitment platforms. Today Churchill runs his other business alongside Buyam, an ecommerce platform with over 100,00 monthly users. In this sit down with Arrey, Churchill opens up on his entire journey, secrets and how anyone can start in tech with today’s opportunities

    What we discuss:

    ✔️How Chruchill’s mum supported his business with xaf1,000,000

    ✔️Churchill's biggest success weapon which you can implement for yourself to get success

    ✔️The concept of “who not how”

    ✔️How to get into tech as a newbie (a good guide for where/what to start)

    ✔️3 suggestions to improve tech system in Cameroon

    ✔️What inspired Buyam and how vendors benefit from it

    ✔️Much more …


    Guest Resources:

    Churchill Mambe|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mambenanje/

    Churchill Mambe|LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mambe-churchill-nanje-

    Churchill Mambe|Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mambenanje/


    If you’re new to the community, welcome! Before you leave, take 10 seconds and join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on emails! You will receive a mind-blowing email from me [Arrey Bate] every month and an email every time an amazing episode goes live. Click here to join https://arreybate.com/smartfriends-2/


    ✔ The next batch of The Smart Club starts soon! ️If you want to master a high-income Digital Marketing, whether you’re building your personal brand, upgrading your skill sets or switching careers to digital marketing, come check out the club and get mentored in proper DIGITAL MARKETING. Click below to see a bunch of testimonials and join the winning team

    https://arreybate.com/sc/


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    **Disclaimer**


    The views and opinions expressed on Dear ARREYB [The Podcast] are not in any way endorsed by or representative of the views of my employer or affiliated organisation. All content in this podcast is produced by Arrey Bate for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement from my employer.

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    59 分
  • 6 Skills To Master Before Starting A Business (From Millionaire CEO Cedric Ikpiss | Dear ARREYB EP23
    2024/09/11

    As promised, we bring to you part two of my conversation with Cedric Ngwa Che-Azeh a.k.a. Cedric Ipkiss. He is a Cameroonian businessman, software engineer and ethical hacker with over a decade experience in building tech startups in over 20 countries.


    Part one of this conversation focused on his ideologies while part two focuses on business, entrepreneurship and tech. He opens up on his business and the lessons he learned during his entrepreneurial journey.


    What we discuss:

    ✔️How to create systems for your brand and team

    ✔️6 skills to master before starting any business

    ✔️Cedric’s biggest lessons learnt in his business journey

    ✔️Sales and how to qualify leads in any business

    ✔️Much more …


    Guest Resources:

    Cedric Ikpiss|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.ipkiss

    Cedric Ikpiss|LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-ngwa/


    If you’re new to the community, welcome! Before you leave, take 10 seconds and join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on emails! You will receive a mind-blowing email from me [Arrey Bate] every month and an email every time an amazing episode goes live. Click here to join https://arreybate.com/smartfriends-2/


    ✔ The next batch of The Smart Club starts soon! ️If you want to master a high-income Digital Marketing, whether you’re building your personal brand, upgrading your skill sets or switching careers to digital marketing, come check out the club and get mentored in proper DIGITAL MARKETING. Click below to see a bunch of testimonials and join the winning team

    https://arreybate.com/sc/


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    Arrey Bate | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArreyBateOfficial

    Arrey Bate| Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@arreybate

    Arrey Bate | Instagram : http://instagram.com/arrey_bate/

    Arrey Bate | Twitter: http://twitter.com/arrey_bate
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  • Confronting Cedric Ipkiss About His Comments On The Schools & Feminism | Dear ARREYB EP22
    2024/09/03
    Popular for his controversial ideas, Cedric Ikpiss has stirred numerous controversies with his comments on life, school, feminism, business etc. In this part one, Arrey confronts Cedric to offer deeper explanations to some of these thoughts. Cedric Ngwa Che-Azeh a.k.a. Cedric Ipkiss is a Cameroonian businessman, software engineer and ethical hacker with over a decade experience in building tech startups in over 20 countries. Part one of this conversation will focus on his ideologies while part two focuses on business, entrepreneurship and tech. What we discuss: ✔️Why Cedric thinks sch00l is a sc@m ✔️An unfiltered opinion the Nomad vs Rinyu case ✔️The truth about f£minism ✔️Thoughts on monogamy vs polyamy ✔️Much more … Guest Resources: Cedric Ikpiss|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.ipkiss Cedric Ikpiss|LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-ngwa/ If you’re new to the community, welcome! Before you leave, take 10 seconds and join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on emails! You will receive a mind-blowing email from me [Arrey Bate] every month and an email every time an amazing episode goes live. Click here to join https://arreybate.com/smartfriends-2/ ✔ The next batch of The Smart Club starts soon! ️If you want to master a high-income Digital Marketing, whether you’re building your personal brand, upgrading your skill sets or switching careers to digital marketing, come check out the club and get mentored in proper DIGITAL MARKETING. Click below to see a bunch of testimonials and join the winning team https://arreybate.com/sc/ Connect With Arrey Bate: Arrey Bate | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArreyBateOfficial Arrey Bate| Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@arreybate Arrey Bate | Instagram : http://instagram.com/arrey_bate/ Arrey Bate | Twitter: http://twitter.com/arrey_bate Arrey Bate| Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arreybate
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  • Actress Mbeng Lilian Opens Up About Caro & Copees, Relationships, Movie Plans & More | Dear ARREYB EP21
    2024/08/20

    Mbeng Lilian popularly known as Caro is an actress and comedian. Lilian took Cameroon by storm early this year when she announced she was branching full time into movies with ML Productions. In this exclusive with Arrey, she shares not just her about her acting journey but we go back to her struggling childhood, the hidden story behind Caro & Copees, her relationship status and future plans with ML Production.

    What we discuss:

    ✔️The hidden story behind Caro and Copees

    ✔️Caro’s relationship and top three qualities in a man

    ✔️Caro’s important message to all critics (and to fans and supporters)

    ✔️Caro’s future plans with ML Productions

    ✔️Caro opens up on about meeting her producer Bismark Enow and choosing the ML Production team

    ✔️The struggling childhood story she has never shared

    ✔️Much more …


    Guest Resources:

    Caro|Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mbenglilianofficial?mibextid=ZbWKwL

    Caro|Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbenglilian_official/


    If you’re new to the community, welcome! Before you leave, take 10 seconds and join our 21,000+ Smart Friends on emails! You will receive a mind-blowing email from me [Arrey Bate] every month and an email every time an amazing episode goes live. Click here to join https://arreybate.com/smartfriends-2/


    ✔ The next batch of The Smart Club starts soon! ️If you want to master a high-income Digital Marketing, whether you’re building your personal brand, upgrading your skill sets or switching careers to digital marketing, come check out the club and get mentored in proper DIGITAL MARKETING. Click below to see a bunch of testimonials and join the winning team

    https://arreybate.com/sc/


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