The artist formally known as ‘MP Manchester’ had a name change in 2018 to reflect the new direction in her music. MP Namatchoua now sings songs in NFE her native language, French and English. The Genre of music is World Music and western Europe fusion. Currently based in Northwest England, frequently travels to Europe and Cameroon. In 2017 at an open mike competition the judges said “MP Manchester - Great personality which is translated into performance. Strong powerful, soulful voice. Great song writing ability and love the shoes! You were very entertaining and different.”
Currently working with Cameroon Government Department of Culture who are wanting to promote artists of Cameroon. In May 2018 did a press tour of Radio and TV in Cameroon. The Production of my music videos were made in the UK and Cameroon. The 1st album is called “The Journey Home” and contained songs in English, French and Bafang. It is available as a digital download platform or available from online shops in Europe as a physical CD. MP Namatchoua is currently arranging a distribution deal in Cameroon for the physical CD Album. Planning a further tour both press and music / stage shows in November 2018 in Cameroon.
MP Namatchoua has always enjoyed performing right from a small child and has signed up as “Attestation D’Arists” a registered artist with Department of Culture in Cameroon. She is working as a solo writer and performing artist but collaborates with other artists for working on forthcoming projects. In 2015 sang in Buffalo, USA at a Commemoration Event also performed in Belgium and Germany for Cameroon communities in 2016 & 2018, has also performed on National Music days which included busking (Street Performance) in UK and Europe. One of the proudest days for MP Namatchoua was performing the opening ceremony for the national day in Mbanga Cameroon. Also appeared at the 02 Ritz Manchester for a charity run by a well-known fast food chain. Entered talent shows and contests in UK, won Silver award for open mike contest and commended award for a song writing competition. Travelled to Stockport, Salford and Leeds performing in variety shows and community day and sung at African funerals in Europe. MP Namatchoua has enjoyed working with an amateur percussion drum groups playing African drums in France and UK.
