Inmates at New Bell prison in Cameroon are recording songs and music videos.

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What we can confirm

Multiple independent reports describe Jail Time Records, a non-profit label and recording studio operating inside New Bell prison in Douala, Cameroon, where incarcerated people actively record music and have shot numerous music videos within the prison walls. These sources consistently affirm that prisoners are making songs and visuals from inside New Bell, often under the guidance of the Jail Time Records collective.

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Checked July 26, 2026