In an exclusive interview with Cameroon Info Net on June 18, 2013, the New York based Cameroonian singer, model, producer, entrepreneur and actress Inorie Fotso, daughter of the well-known business magnate Fotso Victor talked about her sudden rise to fame, relationship with Yves Michel Fotso, projects and lots more.

In an exclusive interview with Cameroon-Info.Net on June 18, 2013, the New York based Cameroonian singer, model, producer, entrepreneur and actress Inorie Fotso, daughter of the well-known business magnate Fotso Victor talked about her sudden rise to fame, relationship with Yves Michel Fotso, projects and lots more. Who is Inorie Fotso? Inorie is a God fearing woman with highly ambitious goals and a strong determination to achieve the highest aim. Not only she believes in the beauty of her dreams but she’s also taking steps to fulfilling it. Reaping the benefits of belonging to a renowned background, she was provided with the best education, thus earned her Bachelor in business Administration in New York-USA, her current country of residence. Willing to learn more she enrolled, in a two year MBA program furthering her business Education. Apart from that, Inorie is originally from Cameroon. Despite her career choice, since childhood she has always developed a passion for acting, singing and modeling. Growing up exposed to the art industry wet her appetite to explore her passion to the fullest and here she is. Brief us on your relationship with your dad, Fotso Victor and Yves Michel Fotso? We maintain a good family relationship. May we have an idea of your educational background? As mentioned in question 1, I graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management. However, in the early 1990, I was sent to Lome , the capital city of Togo to further my high school education and Later in the year 2002, I attended the Da Vinci International School in the heart of Antwerp/Belgium where I Earned my certificate in Business Administration. After 3 years of University Studies, in 2002, I’ve decided to explore the world and expand my horizons by travelling to New York City, where I currently reside to complete my Bachelor in Business Administration. Inclined to learn more, I engaged in internships and training in multiple business sectors to acquire knowledge in my career path which led me to obtain my BBA diploma with excellence. But I didn’t stop there. I enrolled in a two year MBA program furthering my business education knowing that life requires taking on challenges and initiatives to excel. How did you find yourself in Obama’s country, the USA? Your dreams could not be fulfilled in Cameroon? Well, I found myself in America for educational purposes. If one is presented with the opportunity to travel for productivity and beneficial reasons that allows you to learn, acquire, expand and exchange, I believe anyone will seize it at a glance. The reality is that education fills many valuable roles today. It offers young adults the chance to build hard skills (e.g. writing) and soft skills (e.g. teamwork), be part of an exciting community, live independently, get exposed to new ideas etc. In few and exceptional cases, higher education doesn't have to be delivered by a college institution. You can gain skills, community, independence, exposure, and work opportunities by piecing together a self-directed, a la carte curriculum of real-world projects. It's like a design-your-own-college-major program — but without college or its inflated costs. As far as I am concerned, there is no shortcut to success. Dreams can be fulfilled anywhere. All depends on your belief and your input towards its realization. Everything starts with a right and positive mindset. It will not be easy but I believe that with Faith and determination, results will be spectacular. What motivated you to leave Business Administration for culture? I never left business at all and will never do. Let just say that I am just exploring another path. Something that I have always dreamt to do, “Art”. Talking of culture, I am also an actress and the founder/CEO of the Goddess Films Production now known as In’Fo Entertainment Production. Founded in 2011, my company aim is to entertain stories with universal multi-cultural themes that will engage a broad audience and staple our vision in the hearts and mind of everyone. We strive for inspiration, perfection and quality. We are a newly born destination of films and music production. What is your genre of music and tell us the days of your humble beginnings? My beginnings literally started since childhood. I have always cultivated that insatiable passion for acting, singing and modeling. Thus, my story officially began in 2009 when I took a step of faith towards my dreams and then decided to explore and share my talents to the world by auditioning for what would become my first feature lead role in the film “The American dream”. Apart from that, I used my business acumen to branch out into the modeling industry in early 2010 when I signed with Chewls model Management in which I was the Chief executive officer. Due to my devotion and love for acting, I was faced with a choice, then decided to switch levels by starting my film production company called “The Goddess Films Production” now known as In’Fo Entertainment Productions” in order to pursue my dreams and help those with the same vision join me in the process. Tell me about the single you released on June 5, 2013? To introduce “Electro Pop” Music to the world, I have selected 2 songs from few that I have written to start with. The songs are entitled ‘Tonight’ and ‘New Life’. The messages in it dwell on daily challenges such as happiness, Love and sometimes ‘Pain and suffering’. Each of us has gone through different stages of life. Addressed with the right mindset these are stages of personal growth. The movement through the stages is a progression. As we pass from one stage to the next, often with some difficult periods of transition, we learn and mature in the process. Many know Inorie Fotso as a multi-talented person: singer, dancer, director and producer. If you were compelled to focus on one, what will be your choice and why? One goes in pair with the other. In other words, they are all linked to each other. Singing for instance, requires you to dance in case of public performances. As far as directing is concerned, I have just started exploring that option and fully exercised it in 2011 during the shoot of my movie entitled ‘Sex&Money’ which I am planning to reshoot as soon as I am finished with my musical project. I think the production part of a project is the easiest in comparison to all the artistic titles stated above. One only requires the financial means in order to start any type of projects. What projects are you currently undertaking? Well, I am currently finalizing my musical video and in the process, I am organizing my trip to Cameroon and some parts of Africa to finalize promotion as well. What are your dreams or ambitions? They are so many but the next step I am taking is to start a non- profit organization that aims to provide a shelter to the less privileged as well as medical aid and resources to help the local families and children who are in dire need of treatment. How often do you visit Cameroon and when next should your fans be expecting you back home and for what? The last time I visited Cameroon was back in 2005, (’wow it’s been a long time) but Cameroon should get ready for me this year. I am coming in full force. What else does Inorie Fotso wants to tell her fans? The following is the message I’ll love to share to all big dreamers out there: The road to success starts within a heart that wants to be the best at something--a heart, mind, and soul that does not want to be ordinary, but extraordinary. When you have a dream, follow it and work hard to achieve it. Let these words of truth breathe life into the core of your bones. Winners never look for the easy way out. They simply look at the impossible. It will not be easy but I believe that with Faith, determination and hard work, mountains will be moved.