What does it take to follow your creative passion in a place where the odds seem to be stacked against you? In this episode, I talk with a friend (Collins Ngwashi a.k.a. Mr. Effex) and creative entrepreneur in Cameroon who chose an unconventional path. Though he studied something completely different, he now runs a successful photography and videography business—and even manages a clothing line on the side. That's amongst the other things he does. We talk about how he made that choice, how he navigates the realities of entrepreneurship in Cameroon, the challenges he faces, and the deep personal reasons that keep him going. This is a story of resilience, creativity, and the power of staying true to your calling—even when the road gets rough.00:00 Intro 02:20 Why photography and videography? 07:20 How your surrounding influenced your choices 12:25 Most challenging part of navigating entrepreneurship in Cameroon. 17:29 What motivates you to keep going? 23:08 Photography/Videography in Europe versus Cameroon, which do you choose? 27:25 What differentiates you from the competition? 30:49 Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs In Cameroon and beyond?

Connect with Ngwashi:Instagram: @LinzeffexLinkedin: Collins NgwashiConnect with Hillmann, host of the Ox_podcast: Instagram: @Ox_legacyTikTok: @Ox_legacyLinkedIn: Hillmann Batuo

Hope you enjoy and learn something from this conversation. Please feel free to let us know in the comments what some of your takeaways were. ..#cameroon #podcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #effex #cameroonian #empowerment #growth