Cameroon: “Young artists must open up to the world, without losing themselves…”
Ukëry, whose real name is Alexandra Rijkarde Mefoumane Lepidi, is a rising Cameroonian singer-songwriter and performing artist.
With her distinctive voice, Ukëry – who will also represent Cameroon at the upcoming Francophonie Games – is developing a musical universe shaped by encounters, heritage and modernity.
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During her meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation to Cameroon, music was naturally at the heart of the conversation. But so were the causes she stands for: violence against women, which she refuses to remain silent about; her determination to stay true to her identity; and her drive to create without being confined to a single definition.
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Ukëry also shared her vision of a Cameroonian culture that can evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its heritage. The conversation continued through music, with a performance of the song she will present as part of her next artistic journey.
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A meaningful encounter centred on creativity, commitment and the conviction that culture can be both a space for expression and dialogue, as well as a means of passing on knowledge and heritage.