About “Be Proud Remix”
“Be Proud Remix” is a major Cameroonian all-star collaboration led by Witty Minstrel, featuring Magasco, Vernyuy Tina, AWU, Kameni, Gasha and Mr. Leo. Released on November 26, 2020 through Piripboi Records, the 4-minute-54-second record expanded on Witty Minstrel’s original “Be Proud,” a song created to encourage Cameroonians and Africans around the world to embrace their identity, culture and origins.
The remix brought together several prominent voices from Cameroon’s contemporary music scene, with each artist contributing their own vocal character to a song built around cultural pride and self-confidence.
The Message Behind the Song
“Be Proud Remix” is fundamentally a celebration of African identity, culture and heritage.
The original “Be Proud” was described by its creators as a song intended to empower Cameroonians and Africans to be proud of who they are and where they come from. The remix takes that message further by bringing together multiple artists to reinforce the same cultural statement through different voices and musical styles.
Rather than focusing on one individual experience, the collaboration creates a collective expression of pride. Its message encourages listeners to value their origins and recognize the richness of Cameroonian and African culture.
AWU’s Contribution
AWU is one of the featured artists on the remix, appearing alongside Magasco, Vernyuy Tina, Kameni, Gasha and Mr. Leo.
His contribution forms part of the collection of individual verses and vocal performances that give the remix its all-star character. The collaboration also fits naturally within AWU’s catalogue, where themes of African identity, cultural heritage, inspiration and positive social messages have appeared throughout his music.
The song would later sit among AWU’s most visible collaborations on streaming platforms, with Apple Music currently listing “Be Proud Remix” among his top songs.
Production and Music Video
“Be Proud Remix” was produced by Kovapot & Wasse, while Dijay Karl handled the recording, mixing and mastering. The official music video was directed by Dr. Nkeng Stephens, assisted by Bobe Nkwain Chiambah.
The visual presentation reinforces the cultural character of the record, bringing the featured artists together around the song’s message of pride and identity.
The official video was published on Witty Minstrel’s YouTube channel in December 2020 and has continued to attract significant attention, with the indexed video currently showing more than 15 million views.
Recognition and Legacy
The collaboration became one of the notable multi-artist releases in Cameroonian music during 2020. Its impact was also reflected in later music-industry recognition, with the Muzikol Music Awards listing Witty Minstrel ft All Stars – “Be Proud Remix” as the winner of Best Collaboration.
For AWU, the song represents another significant collaboration in his catalogue and places his voice alongside some of Cameroon’s leading contemporary artists in a project centred on cultural identity.
Project Details
Title: Be Proud Remix
Lead Artist: Witty Minstrel
Featured Artists: Magasco, Vernyuy Tina, AWU, Kameni, Gasha & Mr. Leo
Release Date: November 26, 2020
Label: Piripboi Records
Genre: Afro-Sounds / African contemporary music
Duration: 4:54
Producers: Kovapot & Wasse
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dijay Karl
Video Director: Dr. Nkeng Stephens
Assistant: Bobe Nkwain Chiambah
Format: Single / Remix / Music Video
