There are thousands of Cameroonians in the streets who can barely provide for themselves and their families due to the Anglophone crisis plaguing the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon. They are amongst the most vulnerable people in the world who face lots of challenges due to their untimely migration.
Some of these challenges include;
- No Education
- Lack of food, water and Shelter
- Threats to their health and well-being
- Limited finance to rebuild their lives.
The CIMFEST hackathon foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the music industry by introducing cutting-edge technologies. Participants brainstorm, design, and develop tech-focused solutions to common challenges faced in the music industry.
The CIMFEST workshop explores the strategies, challenges, and opportunities within the music industry covering monetization, branding, distribution, and international exposure. It aims to equip both emerging and established players with the knowledge and tools to build sustainable careers and businesses in music.
Experience the pulse of Cameroon's most exhilarating music and cultural festival, be a part of something extraordinary. Get ready to join us for four unforgettable days at CIMFEST.
Showcase your brand: Get your business in front of a passionate audience eager to explore and engage
The CIMFEST live concerts are the heart of the festival—an electrifying celebration of music under the stars. Set against the iconic backdrop of Mount Fako at Molyko Omnisport Stadium, these nightly shows bring together top Cameroonian and international artists across genres like Afrobeats, Makossa, Mbolé, Bikutsi, and more. From traditional rhythms to global sounds, the concerts deliver an unforgettable week of high-energy performances, cultural fusion, and pure musical magic.
CIMFEST Awards is largely a people’s choice awards scheme. It is arguably one of the Biggest and Most anticipated Music awards in Cameroon.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, the CIMFEST Awards engages the entire country and beyond, with main objective:
To honor and appreciate musicians and other music industry players who released work(s) that generated the most public excitement within the calendar year of the scheme. Also called The People's Choice Awards, fans get the opportunity to choose their winners after nomination.
The Final Frenzy is the wild heartbeat of CIMFEST’s closing. It’s not a party, It’s a release — of energy, rhythm, and every ounce of fire we’ve held in all week.
Set against the backdrop of crashing waves and warm sands, Final Frenzy is where artists, fans, and culture shapers collide one last time — to dance, laugh, connect, and go all in.
