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  “Africa's Emergence Will depend on an understanding of Africa's Cultural Norms and Values”  – Professor  Paul Nchoji Nkwi   Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi is a leading African Anthropologist and considered as the Foundation Stone in the study of Anthropology as a subject in the University of Yaounde in Cameroon. Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi  When this interview was carried out, he was a professor of Anthropology at the Catholic University of Cameroon, CATUC in Bamenda, Cameroon. What stands out in this interview among other things is the emphatic statement that “Africa’s Emergence Will depend on an understanding of Africa’s Cultural Values and Norms.” He was interviewed by Ekongang Nzante Francis and this interview was first published in Les Gens Du Cameroun. ……………… The professor begins by narrating the story of his humble beginnings which is characteristic of most African iconic intellectuals. He doesn’t stop there but moves on to prescribe th...

African Religious Beliefs Oshun (Osun) The Yoruba deity Oshun, is an orisha (deity) of the Yoruba people of South Western Nigeria. Oshun is commonly called the river goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. She is considered one of the most powerful of all goddesses, and, like other orishas or goddesses possesses human attributes such as vanity, jealousy, and as such can also get angry. In most Yoruba stories, Oshun is generally presented as the protector, saviour, or care provider. Oshun has also been portrayed as the maintainer of spiritual balance and as a motherly figure. In Yoruba Mythology, Oshun is highlighted as an important figure in the creation of human beings. The Story of Creation among the Yorubas  which they believe to be true states that the gods were sent by Olodumare , who is considered to be the Supreme God, to populate the Earth. Oshun was one of the original 17 gods sent to E...

EFASA-MOTO The god of Mount Cameroon! The story of Efasa Moto; the god of Mount Cameroon is known and retold by almost everyone who was born and raised up in the areas surrounding this mountain located in Buea Headquarters of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. To be specific, this mountain (also referred to as "the chariot of the gods" by early European explorers) which is the second highest peak in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro is specifically located in Fako Division and that’s why it is also referred to as Mount Fako by the local folks. A lot of stories have been recounted about the Spiritual force that is harbored in the mountain. These stories are very popular in the towns which surround this massive natural physical structure. The Cameroon mountain which is in Buea stretches right down to the tourist resort town of Limbe (formerly called Victoria) and actually ends up on the Atlantic Coastline. Other towns from which this massive mountain can be viewed are Muyuka, Tik...

By Imane Charioui, Director of Francophone Africa, WorldRemit Overseas migrant workers are a vital element of Cameroon’s economy, with remittance inflows contributing significantly to the country’s progress and economic growth. Globally, personal remittances to the country increased by USD $96 million in 2021, a 29% rise compared to the previous year. Imane Charioui Data from Zepz shows that its users globally sent USD $300 million to Cameroon in 2022 through its two digital money channels WorldRemit and Sendwave. Many of these personal remittances were directed to families in Cameroon, providing education, healthcare, food, and funded personal development projects. In Sub-Saharan Africa, improved access to food and overall consumption of goods and services have been linked to receiving migrant remittances, leading to higher household income. This has played a crucial role in fighting poverty, addressing food shortages, and meeting other livelihood needs. In addition, remittances cont...

Every Academic   Year the Catholic University of Cameroon, CATUC, Bamenda organizes a Cultural Week which ends with the election of   Ambassadors of the respected Higher Institution of Learning. The Cultural Week this year began on May 30 th with the Catholic Dress Day and ended on June 4 th 2023. Sanchia Sunrise, Miss CATUC 2023 The potential CATUC Ambassadors or contestants began their quest to become CATUC Ambassadors from the first day of the Cultural Week. Twelve contestants, seven female students and five males participated in the race from among which a Mr. And a Miss CATUC were eventually selected. Some of the activities that the contestants were evaluated on included; a quiz, modelling training, individual tasks and Holy Mass attendance. The selection was done by popular opinion demonstrated by voting. These activities went on throughout the week and climaxed on the D day which started with Holy Mass celebrated by the University chaplain Rev. Fr. Paul Ojong. ...

   -Mathias Ndikintum Mr. Mathias Ndikintum has declared that Noni must stick together in order to assert itself on the political landscape of Cameroon. He insists that Noni will remain an obscure entity if Noni people don’t rethink their modus operandi.   He is a Noni son from Nkor-Noni and a seasoned English Language and Literature teacher with many years of experience. He has taught in a cross section of Secondary Schools in Cameroon, prominent among which is the Our Lady of Lourdes College Mankon in Bamenda.  In an elaborate interview with Savannah Herald, Mr. Mathias Ndikintum unequivocally identified the main things that have been holding the Nkor-Noni Subdivision behind.                                        Classifying the Subdivision as the least developed in Bui Division and among the least developed in the North West Region, Mathias Ndikintum said the ex...