How to become a Music Video Vixen in Cameroon
Over the past few years, Cameroon music (especially the Afropop and Hip Hop genres) have been experiencing a huge boom in sales and airplay around the world.
The two genres (237 Afropop & Hip Hop) have also produced more superstars than any other genres (Bikutsi, Makossa and the rest) in the past few years.
237 Afropop and Hip Hip music videos are now topping the charts on Trace TV Africa, MTV, Boom TV, My Music TV and other local radio and TV stations…. and have recorded tons of views on Youtube….which indicates that interest in 237 Afropop and Hiphop music videos is all time high. 237 Afropop artist; Salatiel was opportune to be featured in Beyonce’s recently released Lion King album, thanks to the spotlight on 237 Afropop and HipHop music.
Since video vixens are the eye candy of 237 Afropop and Hip Hip music videos, this presents a huge opportunity for the ladies in Cameroon to make huge sums of money and also stand a high chance of attaining stardom by featuring as video vixens.
It may surprise you to know that there are some music video vixens in Cameroon who earn more money than the dancers who work their ass off practicing dance moves.
Somebody may likely want to ask, what’s the difference between a music video vixen and a dancer?
A music video vixen (also known as music video model) in Cameroon, is a sexy lady who appears in music videos. They are the females who are often scantily clad and dancing in the background.
Unlike the professional dancers, they are usually featured in music videos due to their sex appeal and often appear in most music videos dressed in bra, bikini, hot denim shorts, see through dresses and sexy night club attires which exposes their female assets.
Not all music director requires that vixens bare their bodies but the core idea of featuring video vixens in music videos, is for them to give music videos a sex appeal and also boost the morale of the Hip Hop and Afropop artists.
Its believed that the greater the number of video vixens in a music video, the greater the respect an artist will earn in the HipHop community and among his peers hence the reason why video vixens are a staple in most modern Hip Hop and Afropop videos.
watching 3 scenes of an afropop or Hiphop music video, without a video popping up on your screen is very impossible.
Given the fact that video vixens are the core ingredients in the HipHop music, beautiful ladies are highly sought after by music directors, to spice up their videos. This therefore present a golden opportunity for the ladies to make huge amount of money and also stand a chance of attaining stardom.
Featuring in music videos as a video girl is also considered as the best way to kick start a modelling career in Cameroon and may also pave the way for many money making opportunities. Once you start doing music videos and getting more exposure doors just seem to fly open.
In this article i,m going to explain how you can become a successful music video vixen in Cameroon.
Without any further delay, let move to the main topic.
Qualities of a Video Vixen in Cameroon
The only essential quality (assets) needed to become a music video vixen in Cameroon is an average HEIGHT.
I know you expected me to say that you must look beautiful and sexy.
Nowadays beauty has become a commodity. If you are not born with the enhanced/attractive features seen in Nicky Minaj, Beyonce, and other video vixens, you can use your money to get those assets.
Do you think you can’t become a music video vixen in Cameroon because of your saggy boobs and are worried that a bikini won’t look good on your body??? No worries! today there are many effective boobs firming and enlargement products that will make your boobs look like that of 20 yrs old girl with no side effect and within a short time frame. So you don’t need to get a boob job or undergo surgery.
Today, there are very talented makeup artists in Cameroon who will give you whatever look you desire.
There are also many organic skincare products like the Flabelle Skin glow kits that will give your body a smooth and even tone.
Do you feel you won’t make a good music video vixen because of your plus size body or bulging tummy??? there are many organic products like the Flabelle flat tummy tea that will make it possible for you to get a flat tummy in two weeks.
So if you are not born with attractive features, no problem. All you need is cash, to put your body in excellent shape.
Keep in mind that the bigger your assets the greater your probability of achieving success/fame within a short time frame as most Hiphop and afropop music video directors prefer featuring ladies with big round butt and sparkling sexy body in their videos as many HipHop music lovers find those attractive.
In my opinion height is the only must have attribute for a video vixen due to the fact that its the only attribute (asset) money can’t buy. Aki and Paw Paw can attest to this fact.
NOTE: I,m not saying that the short ladies can’t become music video vixens in Cameroon. They will only get limited opportunities than the girls with average height or above average (which in my opinion is demotivating). They may also find it difficult to get a role in a major music video.
When most artists/record label are looking for music video vixens to feature in their videos, they often give a specific criteria which the video vixens must meet.
Some will specify the height, hair color, weight, skin tone, eye color of the music video vixens they are looking for.
So music video vixens in Cameroon with an average height will have a better shot at getting chosen to be in music videos.
Essential Skills for an Aspiring Music Video Vixen in Cameroon
Basic computer skill
You should be able to use the social media platforms effectively (especially Instagram and Facebook). As a new video vixen, this is the platform where you will probably get your first video vixen gig.
Communication skill
As a music video vixens, you will likely be working with people you are not familiar with. You should be outgoing and able to communicate in both French and English to ease communication.
Dancing skill
Like i mentioned earlier, music video vixens are featured in videos due to their sexy/good looks, more than their ability to act and dance most times. However video vixens with little twerking and acting skill will stand out from the crowd and increase their probability of attracting the attention of so many music video directors.Take hip-hop and pop dance lessons if you are not a good dancer.
If you have a very poor dancing skill, you can either go to a local dance studio, or buy a striptease or hip-hop dance instructional video.
In addition to the aforementioned attribute, you must be bold.The first rule of being a successful video vixen is to always exude confidence. The more you have the more it shows. When a woman walks into a room looking fabulous with her head held high people notice her right away. Both men and women will immediately be drawn to this person because she radiates something beautiful from the inside as well as the out. If you lack confidence in general, try to get to the root of what is making you doubt your fierceness and get the hell over it. Video Vixens definitely can’t be shy.
How to get your first Video vixen gig in Cameroon.
Nowadays its very easy to get your first video vixen job, thanks to the availability of the social media platforms.
Any aspiring video vixen in Cameroon who can effectively use the social media platforms, can easily reach out to the popular and upcoming artists in the music industry or attract their attention via their sexy photos. Its no news that 237 Hiphop and Afropop artist love sexy ladies.
Here are some tips on how to attract the Attention of the 237 Hiphop and Afropop artists on the social media platforms.
1) Create a Facebook page and Instagram account (if you haven’t created one yet).
2) Consistently update your Facebook and Instagram account with
sexy photos and videos so you can develop a portfolio; this will help you get roles in music videos. You will need a head shot, full-length photos in clothing and a bikini and side-profile shots.
3) Connect with the popular & upcoming 237 HipHop and Afropop artist on the social media platforms. Like their Facebook pages and always comment on their posts. As you consistently comment on their post, they may reply one of your comments and this may present an opportunity for you to have a brief chat with them.
In fact most 237 HipHop and Afropop artists love beautiful ladies and will obviously click on your thumbnail in the comment section, if you look charming.
Without using the social media, becoming a music video girl in Cameroon can be tough, as there is fierce competition for the few roles that are available.
4) Record a cover song.
Another good strategy you can use to attract the attention of the popular and upcoming 237 HipHop and Afropop artists, is by recording a video of yourself singing one of their songs. You mustn’t be a good singer to do so. The main motive is to market your assets.
After you have recorded the video, publish it on your Instagram page and tag the artists. Many of them will repost the video on their Instagram page. Once this is done, reach out to the artists via PM and tell them that you are an aspiring music video vixen in Cameroon and will like to feature in one of their music videos.
Extra Tips
***Make sure you live in an area such as Douala, Yaounde, Buea and Bamenda where the videos are being shot at.
***Exercise so your body is toned and shapely. If you do not have a round, full bottom or shapely legs, do squats and lunges.
***Buy outfits for your casting calls, including mini dresses and skirts, hot shorts, halter tops and heels that are at least 4 inches high. These are the types of clothes you will wear on video shoots, so you should wear them to your auditions.
***Get hair extensions–those with longer hair will have a better shot at getting chosen to be in music videos. Even if you have naturally long hair, adding extensions will give you extra volume.
*** Optionally, you can launch and market your own website. This will help you find jobs and be seen by photographers and music video directors.
Mission Accomplished!
Once you start featuring in music videos and getting more exposure doors just seem to fly open.
Be professional once you land your first job. Show up on time; cooperate with the hair, make-up and wardrobe staff; and do not fraternise with the celebrities on the set. This will help you build a good reputation in the industry.
Benefit of Becoming a music video model in Cameroon
Video Vixens in Cameroon are now treated like celebrities in our society and are more identifiable to the media then some of our politicians. They receive instant gratification to an elite club that once never existed.
Immediately these girls are catapulted into the limelight, some of them move on to modelling, acting, calendars, hosting parties, reality shows, etc. This explains why many music video vixens are aspiring actors, singers, dancers.
Music video vixening, is not often pursuit as a career but as a means (ladder) to get to other career. However you can make it a full time profession if you are making huges sums of cash.
Like i mentioned earlier, once you start featuring in music videos and getting more exposure doors just seem to fly open.
How much do music video vixens get paid in Cameroon
There’s no fix amount of money that music video vixens in Cameroon get paid for a video shoot. Its totally dependent on what you negotiate!.
However most music video vixen in Cameroon, get paid per the number of hours on set.
For any random person, it can be anywhere from free to 40,000 per 12 hour day. The average music video model in Cameroon earns a paltry 80,000frs per 8 hour day,
For a celebrity figure or anyone with a significant following, it can be much higher and negotiable, depending on the person’s role in video.
The work does not pay much, but it can be a glamorous and exciting career to have.
Music Video Model Agency
I intend to launch a music video model agency; where i will be helping beautiful and sexy ladies to acqualize their dream of becoming video vixens in Cameroon.
If you are an aspiring music video vixen in Cameroon, you can contact me via Whatapp or leave your contacts below.
Models must be comfortable with bikini & sexy night club attire, no nudity.
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