Chef Dawei

Askia, why is it that nobody ever works with you till a fruitful end?

Far back, when Cameroonian English-speaking artists didn’t even know what it meant to be signed to a label, you were already signed to one. Since then, I think you are one of the most signed artists in this English-speaking space, yet your story always seems to end in chaos, and you are always the victim!

Askia, does everyone hete you or what? Sometimes, when certain events keep reoccurring, it’s a sign that you need to take time for deep reflection, rethink, and do things differently so you can get better results. Mami, even if you start over 1,000 times but maintain the same wrong approach, you will get the same results. People say persistence is the key? I SAY NO, NO, NO! If you persist in doing the wrong thing, you only become better at doing the wrong thing—hence, you’ll keep getting the wrong results.

Let’s come to this Chef Dawei matter. This Chef Dawei na some Papa Cadeau! This is not the first time he has made efforts to rescue you as a person. I don’t even want to talk about other young Cameroonians, yet wuna dey there dey sass mop! I remember sometime in 2023, he came with a solid plan to organize a concert for you. This was when most people had labeled you bad, unproductive, drvg addict, bitter baby mama, etc. Yet this particular Chef came with a rescue plan to give value to your art by organizing a concert that would have been financially beneficial and impactful. Na so e turn turn, we no ever hear that concert again.

In 2025, he came again and offered you another great deal. Honestly, I never believed it would lead to a fruitful end. But against all odds, he pushed through by getting you involved in the Bantu Rising House (Mami Bakala’s Kitchen). While some of us didn’t see any fruitful outcome, Chef was busy convincing everyone why you, “Askia,” were the right person for this. Again, under the guise of giving an opportunity to a single mother and an artist to make a living out of her craft and build a better life. But of course, this had to come with rules and regulations. Na so you enter Mami Bakala’s Kitchen.

NB: Mami Bakala no be Askia o. This is the pure definition of an African woman in her prime. Fully natural, yet in a very beautiful state. A confident African woman who needs no validation and seeks no artificial complements for the public to affirm her beauty. Mami, I been know say you no for fit!

Long story short, you wore the hat, and Mami Bakala entered a new phase with you in it, with hopes of taking your career to a very beautiful place. Now we wake up to issues between you and your father, and all of a sudden, Chef Dawei becomes the bone of contention. That one na wuna palava. But as Chef has always stood by you, I know he’ll still come through and cover you.

Now, Mami, don’t you think it’s time to ask yourself some bitter but truthful questions? Why has no one ever successfully worked with you? Is it something you’re doing wrong, or is it always the other party that is wrong? All man di ever try for show you love but for last fight na dem be bad people! Why na mom?

Askia, you are beautiful and you don’t need the public to tell you this. You are equally a very brilliant woman. As a matter of fact, you can be a role model to many if only you work on yourself. I personally don’t believe that everyone who has tried to work with you is always wrong! Mami, do a self-examination and find out what’s really going on. This is not a spiritual problem but a mental state. And once you overcome this stage, you will truly enjoy who you are.

Beyond the clout and controversy, I see you as an asset. Mami Bakala was a test, and frankly, you can become that person, if that’s truly how you see yourself.

The last time you wakop block me 😂 Whether you unblock me again na because of why o... I no know.

Now you’re telling us that even the Mami Bakala project has collapsed. Hanty, qu’est-ce qui n’a pas marché? Ou bien, qu’est-ce qui ne marche pas?

At some point, growth requires brutal honesty with oneself. If the pattern keeps repeating, then the solution is not outside, it is within. Take responsibility, reset your mindset, and rebuild differently. That’s the only way this story can finally have a different ending.
Bye! If you like to block me again 😂

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