Day: March 26, 2024

By Charity Nginyu

The Nso traditional authorities have issued a comprehensive warning on artist Shey Lontum Yov, effectively prohibiting him from wearing attires, meant solely for the royalty of the Nso culture.

The warning, made public through a press skit, highlighted the authorities’ firm stance against what they perceive as persistent disregard for their directives.

Reports have surfaced indicating that Yov’s transgression includes the unauthorized wearing of the traditional attire reserved exclusively for the Royalty of the Nso people.

‘Sheèy Lontùm yov has been warned to desist from wearing things that are reserved for royalty and special nso’ people. Failure to do so, he shall face the consequences from Ngwèròn Nso’,’ the press kit partly read

This development comes on the heels of a broader crackdown on the misuse of traditional titles and symbols within the Oku community.

Just recently, HRM Fon Ngum IV of Oku issued a scathing rebuke via his official Facebook page, warning against the inappropr
iate appropriation of cultural heritage.

The comprehensive ban on Shey Lontum Yov sends a clear message about the non-negotiable importance of respecting and preserving traditional guidelines.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

By Charity Nginyu

In Nkoteng, a small town in the Centre region of Cameroon, the perpetrator behind the recent heinous murder of his 18-year-old in-law, Akamba Marie has confessed to his crime.

Donald Mevoungou Mevoungou, aged 21, brutally attacked his victim with a machete a few days back, precisely on March 16, 2024.

Reports say the young girl was alone at home with her 10-month-old baby and her 11-year-old sister when the merciless act took place.

It is equally revealed that the assailant, who happens to be her brother-in-law seized the opportunity to commit the abominable act while Marie’s mother was attending the funeral of a relative.

The family had been living in a tense environment, with divisions apparent within the household. Marie’s brother-in-law, along with his accomplices, took advantage of the absence of Marie’s mother, who along with her daughters formed one faction, while her husband and his son comprised another.

The perpetrator, along with his two accomplices, is now in custody, await
ing legal proceedings.

Source: Cameroon News Agency