When Cameroonian musician Kocee started 2025 dramatically, calling on his many colleagues to step up their game, many thought it was just some calculated buzz or some smear campaign but the 32-year-old multiple hit singer knew exactly what he was up to.
On March 15th 2025, Kocee had big shoes to fill as he had a target to rally over 10,000 music lovers at the Canal Olympia Arena in Bessengué, Douala. The economic capital inhabitants didn’t just come out in their number, but they came along with an unflinching desire to partake in history being made by one of their own.
There’s no doubt that Kocee is in the good books of the Sawa gods becuase it was a bright sunny day and night without rains but with a cool breeze, blowing the shores of river wouri.
To set the records straight, It was Kocee’s first ever concert since his illustrious career over these years. While it wasn’t a walk in the park, the “Balancé” singer actually left an everlasting mark in the heart of not just his fans, but the music-sphere at large.
With a plethora of home-based artists relishing the moment to entertain their fans over the weekend, there were foreign artists like Fanicko ( Benin ), Raphael (Togo), KS Bloom (Ivory Coast), who all made a trip for this concert to support their Cameroonian colleague; a testament of Kocee’s ability to network and maintain long-lasting relationships.
With Cameroonian artists like Salatiel, Blanche Bailly, Ngah Rinyu, Asaba, Kameni, Mr. Leo, PhillBill, Ulanda, King Luca, Elisha K, Fadil le Sorcier, etc, all delivering timeless performances, Stanley Enow’s electrifying performance alongside kocee himself, gave fans something to return home with. Why this performance was quite different from others, is because both artists haven’t had a good relationship over the years, but they recently squashed their beef, collaborated some weeks back and then came over the weekend to deliver nothing but an unforgettable display of artistic brilliance.
Besides Kocee, Introducing his lovely mother on stage, and also expressing his gratitude for his former Record Label – Big Dreams Entertainment, while bring alongside his mom, the mother of his former record Label Boss, Kocee could be picture at one point swimming in his own tears as he paid tribute to the fallen heros of the Anglophone crisis, be it the civilians or military. It was an emotional moment for every fan who had been having a good night out.
Amongst many things to highlight about Kocee’s March 15th concert, saying that he outdid himself would probably be an understatement. It wasn’t just about seeing him rally his colleagues and fans, but it was also about watching fans get a run for their money. It was a long night, but it was definitely worth the sacrifice for most.
We might not agree on this one, but Njang Collins aka Kocee might just have entered the Hall of Fame of Cameroonian music and this goes beyond just dropping hit after hit. He has taken a very short while to achieve a milestone that many of his predecessors haven’t.
From the sound system, to the security, lighting and branding, the singer proved once again why he’s one of the most branded African artists. The graphic designer understood the assignment and gave the show an exceptional appeal.
While many fans had a frustrating experience with the vendors at the event ground due to their inability to purchase items via mobile money or Orange Money, they didn’t fail to enjoy themselves.
REMARK: We might just have gotten too comfortable that we were begining to forget that Stanley Enow is still one of Cameroon’s biggest musicians this generation might ever see. His stage appearance screams experience and class. Mr. Leo, still remains one of the most loved singers and just that fans could sing to his songs even before he could open his mouth only means one thing; Legendary. It was nice to see Daphné make a much-needed cameo appearance on the night after being out of sight for quite some time.
Kocee didn’t only have a shutdown. He undeniably rekindled the hope in artists who were about giving up the dream. Doing what he did over the weekend might not be impossible for others but it definitely isn’t a walk in the park.
CONCLUSION: Even though artists like Longue Longue, Tenor, were not in town to partake in the unforgettable experience, they did send their support and blessings. Kocee did say that he wanted Cameroonian artists to up their game this year and his concert was only but blueprint for what’s expected.
