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We are thrilled to announce the release of Njacko's latest album with his band Kalimbas At Work entitled Mieux Vaut Tard Que Jamais / Better Late Than Never, with a concert at The Redwood Theatre on Saturday May 31, 2025. As Njacko’s 13th independent release, this album marks an important milestone in the musician’s journey that began in a small village in rural Cameroon. The concert will feature opening performances from special guests Nii Osabu, Nyama Bill, and Njacko’s youngest son, Nkoni Bac…
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Join Njacko for a family friendly celebration of the publication of his latest children's book The Lion and the Zebra / Le Lion et le Zébre (English and French versions available). This timeless story will get young and old alike thinking about friendship across difference, and the joy that comes from following your heart. All ages are welcome! Admission is free! We will have snacks! Fun is guaranteed! When: 11am-1pm, Saturday June 1, 2024 Where: A Different Booklist / Blackhurst CC, 777 Bathu…
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We were SO excited to be part of the lineup of Showcase Artists for the 2022 Folk Music Ontario Conference! We were all set to go to London and perform (today) on Saturday October 15. But it's with heavy hearts that we want to let you all know that we have to miss our scheduled showcase tonight. We have decided to stay home because we (Val and I) tested positive for COVID. We don't want to spread to all of the beautiful people at the gathering. We are super sad to miss this opportunity and to s…
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Njacko is thrilled to announce that he has joined Prologue's roster with his African Voyage/Voyage Africain program for the 2022-2023 school year! Prologue Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that facilitates access to performing arts experiences in schools and communities across Ontario. www.prologue.org To book Njacko's African Voyage program, please visit www.prologue.org/performance-items/njacko-backo
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Boue Nyem - Children Under the Sun
1-May-2022
I am proud to share that I have given my business a new name - Boue Nyem - which means Children Under the Sun. This name has been with me for a long time, since I was living in Holland. On my very first record (yes, record - Bamileke Reggae), this is written across the cover. All of us on this planet are family, we are all children under the sun. Nobody can escape that. We are all part of our larger human family. There are billions of stars, and that is us. Because stars are not what is in hol…