Happiness: A wedding official in Cameroon | Africa Direct Documentary

Weddings in Cameroon are a colourful affair, but when Yaounde’s Deputy Mayor Claude Samuel Monthé noticed tensions between a bride and groom, he decided to make some changes to his officiating.
Happiness, by filmmaker Valaire Fossi, hears Monthé tell the story of how he brought new joy and energy to his wedding ceremonies.
Valaire Fossi is an assistant producer, director and writer from Cameroon, where he studied film direction and screenwriting. He has been making films since 2017. His interest is in African society and in particular the creation of the African hero in narrative filmmaking.
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[@JaeMari3]

This brought me happy tears for the beautiful portrayal of marriage in Cameron whilst also bringing sad tears for the state of marriage in the USA. Thank you for sharing this story Aljazeera, Cameroon, This audacious mayor and all the beautiful marriages of Cameroon. 🖤

[@lee.m.506]

Watched this first thing this morning - happy people! Wonderful! Blessings to all!

[@shinsh1833]

Thanks for the great video, they look so much much happier than almost all people here in Korea.. just this video makes me happy

[@besongbesong6434]

Trust me I am Cameroonian, we are happy even in Poverty😂😂

[@humpbacksquarepants5580]

Beautiful Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@wateressence4543]

One thing about Africans, we love to dance and party!

[@cookingwithmannat]

Mr Stranger Who Ever Read My Comment Ur Parents Live Thousands Of Years and u live Happily 🤲 ameen

[@borisnjofang8543]

Great the mayor

[@FongangDassiJean]

Great story!

[@assistanttara1775]

merciiiii

[@lucmichelsobtejou102]

Magique. L'advessaire lui peu être bien corias deh!

[@sallymoen7932]

What a great gimmick. Effective and fun. Wouldn't it be terrific to get married by him?