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Cameroon is bracing to welcome yet another explosive movie. Ride My Wrongs is currently undergoing post-production in a Yaounde studio. The 90-minute film was shot on locations in Yaounde. It is glamour in every sense - gorgeous costumes, smooth and attractive make-up, befitting apartment and above all good acting.

Perhaps good acting is what will sell Ride My Wrongs more. For another time, star folklore singer, Richard Kings is starring in a movie. For those who know him, the Yaounde-based musician is an excellent speaker. This quality of his could not escape the attention of producers of the movie. "And behold, Richard gave us just what we wanted," Elvis Tanwie, the movie's director told me. "He was great and showed no signs he was a fresh boy on set." Tanwie went on.

As well, newcomer Epule Jeffrey put up an amazingly wonderful perfomance. Jeff, as he is fondly called is only new in the industry, but his set show is sufficiently mature. "Paired up with Richard, Jeff was great," lighting technician, Tanko Frank said.

Then came Ebot Vera, the revelation in the Cameroon film industry! Her performance in Ride My Wrongs caused the producers to vow not to miss her in any subsequent production. The ebony-like actress, a Masters student in the Performinmg Arts and Cinematography Department of the University of Yaounde I reproduced her lines, gesticulated, smiled and cried when the directed needed her to, etc. Then her ebony complexion gave the movie the flare, savoured in contemporary urban African stories.

On her part, Awobang Perine dished out what she knows best - what she had earlier performed in Student's Cot, Osmosis and others. Reacting to Perine's performamce, Tanwie said, "She impressed us as usual."

Ride My Wrongs will be launcehed in June in Yaounde and most probably Kumbo. It is directed by Elvis Tanwie, also featuring Tim Solange. While Ashley-Amourmega aka ANIVA did the continuity, Dogstar managed the sound. Watch out for this bluck buster!