From June 26 to 29, 2025, Yaoundé and Maroua will welcome committed voices from Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria, for SLAMEroun 2025, to resonate, through slam, the realities of a silent exodus and the hopes for a better future.
The theme of this 2025 edition is part of a clear desire: to give a voice to an often marginalized youth, those from the northern regions of Cameroon, faced with the challenges of rural exodus, insecurity and underdevelopment. By highlighting this reality, the festival hopes to provoke reflection, raise awareness and, above all, encourage civic engagement through slam, this powerful and accessible oratory art.
The festival will kick off on Thursday, June 26th with an opening carnival at the Alliance Française, followed by a panel discussion on “Art, a tool to combat unemployment.” The following day, writing workshops, rehearsals, and a slam evening under the mango tree will punctuate the day on Friday, June 27th. Finally, on Saturday, June 28th, an early morning hike will give way to the grand closing concert, bringing together all the guest artists for vibrant performances.
This 7th edition will welcome a range of artists from three countries: Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. Among them are rising and recognized figures of slam poetry such as Podne Bansala Prudence, Maxi-Prosa, Makerou Passale Estelle, Djebah Elba Prisca Victoire, and Bill Li Cascaindy. Chad will be represented by DJ Prince Balme Elrabi and Alfaz Dynamique, while Nigeria will send Magdalene Agweven, Michael Olobadola, Edwin Fay, Sulaimon Sabitu, Emmanuel Sanusi, and Damilola Olaniyi, all committed to carrying the voices of their respective youth.
Moreover, beyond artistic performances, SLAMeroun is also a space for dialogue and exchange, where words become weapons of peace, education, and social transformation. It is an invitation to revalue the potential of youth, to restore confidence to those who doubt, and to build bridges between regions and cultures.
SLAMeroun 2025 is more than a festival: it’s a cry from the heart, a song of hope, and a hymn to resilience.
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
