About “If A Can Can (Remake)”
“If A Can Can (Remake)” is AWU’s refreshed take on one of the defining songs of his early career. Released on March 31, 2023, the remake revisits the inspirational record that originally helped establish AWU as a distinctive voice in Cameroon’s contemporary music scene. The release is credited to DeekayHouse Entertainment and has a runtime of approximately 2 minutes and 17 seconds.
The remake gives AWU an opportunity to revisit a familiar song through a more contemporary production approach while preserving the motivational spirit that made “If A Can Can” an important part of his catalogue.
The Message Behind the Song
At its heart, “If A Can Can” is a song about possibility, determination and self-belief. Its central idea encourages listeners to recognize their own potential by looking at what others have achieved and using that example as motivation rather than discouragement.
The message speaks directly to anyone working toward a dream or attempting to overcome difficult circumstances. Rather than presenting success as something reserved for a select few, AWU’s message encourages people to keep trying, confront their fears and believe that they too can achieve meaningful things.
That motivational character remains central to the remake, making the 2023 version more than simply a new recording of an older song. It serves as a modern revisit to one of AWU’s most recognizable messages.
A New Take on a Signature Record
The 2023 remake is considerably shorter than the original recording, with streaming platforms listing the new version at 2:17. Audiomack credits Mbuh Raymond Tanyui as producer and lists DeekayHouse Entertainment as the release label.
The updated production allows the song to fit naturally into the contemporary African music landscape while retaining its recognizable identity. For AWU, the remake connects an important part of his musical past with the sound and artistic direction he had developed by 2023.
From “If A Can Can” to the Remake
“If A Can Can” holds a particularly important place in AWU’s career. His Spotify artist biography identifies the song as the record through which he emerged in 2014, alongside other career-defining releases such as “Sidomina,” “Yayayo” and “Dege Dege.”
The song subsequently became closely associated with AWU’s inspirational identity and his ability to combine an uplifting message with contemporary African rhythms. Revisiting it nearly a decade later allowed AWU to introduce the message to a newer generation while giving longtime listeners a fresh version of a familiar record.
The remake therefore functions as a bridge between two stages of AWU’s career: the young artist who first emerged with “If A Can Can” and the more established Kossa-Fusion artist who had gone on to release Sounds of Heritage and numerous collaborations.
Part of AWU’s Musical Evolution
By the time “If A Can Can (Remake)” arrived in 2023, AWU had already developed a broader musical catalogue that included his debut album “Change the World,” the singles “Sidomina,” “Yayayo,” “Dege Dege” and his 2021 album “Sounds of Heritage.” His official Spotify biography describes his Kossa-Fusion approach as an expression of Makossa incorporating Afrobeat and other contemporary influences.
The remake consequently represents both continuity and evolution. The message remains rooted in AWU’s earlier work, while the production and presentation place the record within his more mature musical era.
A Song That Continues to Inspire
The enduring value of “If A Can Can” comes from the simplicity of its central message: achievement begins with believing that achievement is possible. The 2023 remake reinforces that idea for listeners discovering AWU’s music years after the original release.
Rather than treating the original as a piece of nostalgia, AWU uses the remake to give one of his signature songs another life. It remains a positive, motivational record within his catalogue and an important part of the story behind his artistic development.
Project Details
Artist: AWU / AWU Sing Song
Song: If A Can Can (Remake)
Original Era: 2014
Remake Release: March 31, 2023
Duration: Approximately 2:17
Producer: Mbuh Raymond Tanyui
Label: DeekayHouse Entertainment
Genre: Afrobeat / Kossa-Fusion
Country: Cameroon
