This article—contributed to Afrijohn by Dr. Armand Blaise Tagne Lienou—explores the deep cultural meaning of “saluer le deuil” among the Bamiléké, highlighting communal solidarity, funeral customs, and the social values that shape mourning in West Cameroon.
[Contribution] What “Saluer le Deuil” (Honoring the Mourning) Means Among the Bamiléké Read Post »
Discover the unique, non-hierarchical and lifelong relationship with God among the Bamiléké of Cameroon. This article explores spirituality beyond religion, from birth to adulthood, and the coexistence of multiple paths to God.
God among the Bamiléké: The Originality of the Relationship with God Read Post »
Discover how the Bamiléké people of Cameroon understand and name God. This article explores the meaning of “Si,” cultural implications, and the deep connection between God, truth, and the land.
God among the Bamiléké: The Name of God and Its Implications Read Post »
Closing the Mount Cameroon series with a taste of Limbe’s culinary treasure: the famous grilled fish of Down Beach—an unforgettable blend of freshness, community, and coastal charm.
On the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean: The Grilled Fish of Down Beach Limbe Read Post »
At the foot of Mount Cameroon lies Limbe, home to a stunning botanical garden—an oasis of biodiversity, history, and ecological potential for future generations.
On the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean: The Limbe Botanic Garden Read Post »
After visiting Bimbia, discover the surprising story of Joseph Merrick—a Jamaican educator, missionary, and printer whose work transformed the Cameroonian coast long before the creation of modern Cameroon.
Near Bimbia, a Very Remarkable Curiosity: Joseph Merrick Read Post »
At Bimbia, the historic slave port on the Atlantic coast, a symbolic act—walking through the Door of No Return in the opposite direction—becomes a powerful meditation on freedom, dignity, and the indomitable human spirit.
Bimbia: Crossing the Door of No Return… in the Opposite Direction Read Post »
A deep reflection on the slave prison of Bimbia—where innocent men, women, and children were chained before being forced into the unknown—raising profound questions about humanity, dignity, and the urgent call to say “never again.”
Bimbia on the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean: The Prison Before Departure into the Unknown Read Post »
A visit to Bimbia—the forgotten slave port at the foot of Mount Cameroon—reveals the silence, suffering, and historical wounds of a place where paradise was turned into human-made hell.
On the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean: Bimbia, the Place of Shame and Silence Read Post »
A heartfelt invitation to discover Mount Cameroon—an ascent that awakens freedom, self‑encounter, human connection, and personal transformation.
