The sun is one of the dwellings of the deity. They call
it the "heavenly land". God is often there to warm up
the moon, personifying fertility. In the legends
of the pygmies, Orion occupies a prominent place.
They distinguish the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, and in astronomy they will easily beat
the average European who rarely looks up to the sky.

The sun is one of the dwellings of the deity. They call it the "heavenly land".
God is often there to warm up the moon, personifying fertility. In the legends
of the pygmies, Orion occupies a prominent place. They distinguish the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, and in astronomy they will easily beat
the average European who rarely looks up to the sky.

The sun is one of the dwellings of the deity. They call it the "heavenly land".
God is often there to warm up the moon, personifying fertility. In the legends
of the pygmies, Orion occupies a prominent place. They distinguish the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, and in astronomy they will easily beat the average European who rarely looks up to the sky.

The sun is one of the dwellings of the deity. They call
it the "heavenly land". God is often there to warm up
the moon, personifying fertility. In the legends
of the pygmies, Orion occupies a prominent place.
They distinguish the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, and in astronomy they will easily beat the average European who rarely looks up
to the sky.

The sun is one of the dwellings of the deity. They call
it the "heavenly land". God is often there to warm up
the moon, personifying fertility. In the legends
of the pygmies, Orion occupies a prominent place.
They distinguish the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, and in astronomy they will easily beat the average European who rarely looks up
to the sky.

The electoral system. In elections in Africa, people vote
for the one who will be supported by the traditional ruler (Lamido, Alaffin, sultan or king). Therefore, during
the pre-election period potential political candidates
try their best to please the local nobility
in every possible way.

The electoral system. In elections in Africa, people vote for the one who
will be supported by the traditional ruler (Lamido, Alaffin, sultan or king). Therefore, during the pre-election period potential political candidates try their best to please
the local nobility in every possible way.

The electoral system. In elections in Africa, people vote for the one who
will be supported by the traditional ruler (Lamido, Alaffin, sultan or king). Therefore, during the pre-election period potential
political candidates try their best to please the local nobility
in every possible way.

The electoral system. In elections in Africa, people vote for the one who will be supported by the traditional ruler (Lamido, Alaffin, sultan or king). Therefore, during
the pre-election period potential political candidates
try their best to please the local nobility
in every possible way.

The electoral system. In elections in Africa, people vote for the one who will be supported
by the traditional ruler (Lamido, Alaffin, sultan
or king). Therefore, during the pre-election
period potential political candidates
try their best to please the local nobility
in every possible way.

Step by step, very slowly indeed, I began to understand
the division of power between traditional power structures and newly established European-style ones in African states. I could not understand how lamidoes, sultans, alaffins, kings and notables could coexist with presidents, governors
and mayors! And I end up with the conclusion they couldn’t. In case, say, of a dispute between economic entities, no one goes to a civil court, because, as locals say, it's for years
and lawyers will suck out all the money. The king,
on the contrary, for a couple of chickens or a goat, will solve the issue in a couple of hours. The choice is obvious. Strange as it might seem, this approach does make sense.

Step by step, very slowly indeed, I began to understand the division of power between traditional power structures and newly established European-style ones
in African states. I could not understand how lamidoes, sultans, alaffins, kings
and notables could coexist with presidents, governors and mayors! And I end up with the conclusion they couldn’t. In case, say, of a dispute between economic entities, no one goes to a civil court, because, as locals say, it's for years and lawyers will suck out all the money. The king, on the contrary, for a couple of chickens
or a goat, will solve the issue in a couple of hours. The choice is obvious. Strange
as it might seem, this approach does make sense.

Step by step, very slowly indeed, I began to understand the division of power between traditional power structures and newly established European-style ones in African states. I could not understand how lamidoes, sultans, alaffins, kings and notables could coexist with presidents, governors and mayors! And I end up with the conclusion they couldn’t. In case, say, of a dispute between economic entities, no one goes to a civil court, because, as locals say, it's for years and lawyers will suck out all the money. The king, on the contrary,
for a couple of chickens or a goat, will solve the issue in a couple of hours. The choice is obvious. Strange as it might seem, this approach does make sense.

Step by step, very slowly indeed, I began to understand
the division of power between traditional power structures and newly established European-style ones in African states. I could not understand how lamidoes, sultans, alaffins, kings and notables could coexist with presidents, governors and mayors! And I end up with the conclusion they couldn’t. In case, say, of a dispute between economic entities, no one goes to a civil court, because, as locals say, it's for years and lawyers will suck out all the money.
The king, on the contrary, for a couple of chickens
or a goat, will solve the issue in a couple of hours.
The choice is obvious. Strange as it might seem,
this approach does make sense.

Step by step, very slowly indeed, I began to understand the division of power between traditional power structures and newly established European-style ones in African states. I could not understand how lamidoes, sultans, alaffins, kings and notables could coexist with presidents, governors and mayors! And I end up with the conclusion they couldn’t. In case, say, of a dispute between economic entities, no one goes to a civil court, because, as locals say, it's for years and lawyers will suck out all the money. The king, on the contrary, for a couple of chickens or a goat, will solve the issue in a couple of hours. The choice is obvious. Strange as it might seem, this approach does make sense.

For example, pygmies have a curious way of catching fish: first they poison the pond, which causes the fish to float to the surface. And that's it -
the fishing was a success! What remains is to collect the catch. No sitting up
with fishing rods on the shore waiting for a bite or harpooning. After a few hours, the effect of poisoning ends and the fish returns to its usual life,
safe and sound.

For example, pygmies have a curious way of catching fish: first they poison
the pond, which causes the fish to float to the surface. And that's it - the fishing was a success! What remains is to collect the catch. No sitting up with fishing rods
on the shore waiting for a bite or harpooning. After a few hours, the effect
of poisoning ends and the fish returns to its usual life, safe and sound.

For example, pygmies have a curious way of catching fish: first they poison the pond, which causes the fish to float
to the surface. And that's it - the fishing was a success! What remains is to collect the catch. No sitting up with fishing rods on the shore waiting for a bite or harpooning. After
a few hours, the effect of poisoning ends and the fish returns to its usual life, safe and sound.

For example, pygmies have a curious way of catching fish: first they poison the pond, which causes the fish to float to the surface. And that's it - the fishing was a success! What remains is to collect the catch. No sitting up
with fishing rods on the shore waiting for a bite
or harpooning. After a few hours, the effect of poisoning ends and the fish returns to its usual life,
safe and sound.

For example, pygmies have a curious way of catching fish: first they poison the pond, which causes the fish to float to the surface. And that's it - the fishing was
a success! What remains is to collect the catch.
No sitting up with fishing rods on the shore waiting for a bite or harpooning. After a few hours, the effect of poisoning ends and the fish returns to its usual life,
safe and sound.

I took to reading the African dream book recently,
and now I can use it in such cases: "If you dream that
a snake is crawling across the road, it's very good.
If you dance in the middle of a crowd, it's very good.
If you're talking to a black woman, that's good, especially if you have to make a trip.
If you're talking to a white man, attention, you need
to wash the GRIS-GRIS (an amulet).
If you're talking to a white woman, it's very, very good."
The question is how to live with all that now?

I took to reading the African dream book recently, and now I can use it in such cases: "If you dream that a snake is crawling across the road, it's very good.
If you dance in the middle of a crowd, it's very good.
If you're talking to a black woman, that's good, especially if you have to make a trip.
If you're talking to a white man, attention, you need
to wash the GRIS-GRIS (an amulet).
If you're talking to a white woman, it's very, very good."
The question is how to live with all that now?

I took to reading the African dream book recently, and now I can use it in such cases: "If you dream that a snake is crawling across the road, it's very good.
If you dance in the middle of a crowd, it's very good.
If you're talking to a black woman, that's good, especially
if you have to make a trip.
If you're talking to a white man, attention, you need
to wash the GRIS-GRIS (an amulet).
If you're talking to a white woman, it's very, very good."
The question is how to live with all that now?

I took to reading the African dream book recently,
and now I can use it in such cases: "If you dream that
a snake is crawling across the road, it's very good.
If you dance in the middle of a crowd, it's very good.
If you're talking to a black woman, that's good, especially if you have to make a trip.
If you're talking to a white man, attention, you need
to wash the GRIS-GRIS (an amulet).
If you're talking to a white woman, it's very, very good."
The question is how to live with all that now?

I took to reading the African dream book recently,
and now I can use it in such cases: "If you dream
that a snake is crawling across the road, it's very good.
If you dance in the middle of a crowd, it's very good.
If you're talking to a black woman, that's good, especially if you have to make a trip.
If you're talking to a white man, attention, you need
to wash the GRIS-GRIS (an amulet).
If you're talking to a white woman,
it's very, very good."
The question is how to live with all that now?

In June they go for honey. It is not easy to get
to the beehives, as they are planted on trees up to 70-80 meters high. Pygmies are brought to them by birds who also adore honey. Having found a swarm, people make
a fire under a tree, pile damp branches and leaves on it, driving away bees with acrid, suffocating smoke. After rubbing the body with a smelly ointment to scare bees off, the bee-hunter climbs a tree, collects honey in large leaves and lowers them down the vine. After descending, he takes a piece of honeycomb and throws it over his shoulder, sacrificing it to the spirit of the tree. Then everyone eats honey till they are full and dance the "bee dance".

In June they go for honey. It is not easy to get to the beehives, as they are planted on trees up to 70-80 meters high. Pygmies are brought to them by birds who also adore honey. Having found a swarm, people make a fire under a tree, pile damp branches and leaves on it, driving away bees with acrid, suffocating smoke. After rubbing the body with a smelly ointment to scare bees off, the bee-hunter climbs
a tree, collects honey in large leaves and lowers them down the vine. After descending, he takes a piece of honeycomb and throws it over his shoulder, sacrificing it to the spirit of the tree. Then everyone eats honey till they are full
and dance the "bee dance".

In June they go for honey. It is not easy to get to the beehives, as they
are planted on trees up to 70-80 meters high. Pygmies are brought to them by birds who also adore honey. Having found a swarm, people make a fire under a tree, pile damp branches and leaves on it, driving away bees
with acrid, suffocating smoke. After rubbing the body with a smelly ointment
to scare bees off, the bee-hunter climbs a tree, collects honey in large leaves and lowers them down the vine. After descending, he takes a piece
of honeycomb and throws it over his shoulder, sacrificing it to the spirit of the tree. Then everyone eats honey till they are full and dance the "bee dance".

In June they go for honey. It is not easy to get
to the beehives, as they are planted on trees up to 70-80 meters high. Pygmies are brought to them by birds who also adore honey. Having found a swarm, people make
a fire under a tree, pile damp branches and leaves on it, driving away bees with acrid, suffocating smoke. After rubbing the body with a smelly ointment to scare bees off, the bee-hunter climbs a tree, collects honey in large leaves and lowers them down the vine. After descending,
he takes a piece of honeycomb and throws it over his shoulder, sacrificing it to the spirit of the tree.
Then everyone eats honey till they are full
and dance the "bee dance".

In June they go for honey. It is not easy to get to the beehives, as they are planted on trees up to 70-80 meters high. Pygmies are brought to them by birds who also adore honey. Having found a swarm, people make a fire under a tree, pile damp branches and leaves on it, driving away bees with acrid, suffocating smoke. After rubbing the body with a smelly ointment to scare bees off, the bee-hunter climbs
a tree, collects honey in large leaves and lowers them down the vine. After descending, he takes a piece
of honeycomb and throws it over his shoulder, sacrificing it to the spirit of the tree. Then everyone eats honey till they are full and dance the "bee dance".

Pygmies accept the world as it is, or rather, as they see it. If the hunt fails,
the pygmies call for the help of the deity.
But since the forest always feeds them, they do not doubt Komba's generosity.
Bad luck is explained by the violation of one of the countless taboos (for example, someone tasted the meat of an elephant that died of natural death), sorcery or evil fate.

Pygmies accept the world as it is, or rather, as they see it. If the hunt fails,
the pygmies call for the help of the deity. But since the forest always feeds them, they do not doubt Komba's generosity.
Bad luck is explained by the violation of one of the countless taboos (for example, someone tasted the meat of an elephant that died of natural death), sorcery
or evil fate.

Pygmies accept the world as it is, or rather, as they see it. If the hunt fails, the pygmies call for the help of the deity.
But since the forest always feeds them, they do not doubt Komba's generosity.
Bad luck is explained by the violation of one
of the countless taboos (for example, someone tasted
the meat of an elephant that died of natural death), sorcery
or evil fate.

Pygmies accept the world as it is, or rather, as they see it. If the hunt fails, the pygmies call for the help of the deity. But since the forest always feeds them, they do not doubt Komba's generosity.
Bad luck is explained by the violation of one
of the countless taboos (for example, someone tasted
the meat of an elephant that died of natural death), sorcery or evil fate.

Pygmies accept the world as it is, or rather, as they see it. If the hunt fails, the pygmies call for the help
of the deity.
But since the forest always feeds them, they do not doubt Komba's generosity.
Bad luck is explained by the violation of one
of the countless taboos (for example, someone tasted the meat of an elephant that died
of natural death), sorcery or evil fate.

During a visit to the people of mbo, I happened to watch
the royal trial there. The younger brother complained
to the king that the elder one had "got sick" upon arrival from the city and did not want to work in the field.
The chief prosecutor, who was also the Prime Minister, took up the case. He took the brothers to the sacred forest
and for an hour or so moralized on ethics, so that both brothers eventually started crying. The younger brother got an earful for whistleblowing, while the older one for laziness. At the end of the execution, the brothers drank palm wine from one calabash and hugged. Actually, the case is quite ordinary, if the main problem of the black continent didn’t manifest itself so clearly- the rupture between patriarchal view on life and the behavior pattern imposed
by industrial European society.

During a visit to the people of mbo, I happened to watch the royal trial there.
The younger brother complained to the king that the elder one had "got sick" upon arrival from the city and did not want to work in the field. The chief prosecutor, who was also the Prime Minister, took up the case. He took the brothers to the sacred forest and for an hour or so moralized on ethics, so that both brothers eventually started crying. The younger brother got an earful for whistleblowing, while
the older one for laziness. At the end of the execution, the brothers drank palm wine from one calabash and hugged. Actually, the case is quite ordinary, if the main problem of the black continent didn’t manifest itself so clearly-the rupture between patriarchal view on life and the behavior pattern imposed by industrial
European society.

During a visit to the people of mbo, I happened to watch the royal trial there. The younger brother complained to the king that the elder one had "got sick" upon arrival from the city and did not want to work in the field. The chief prosecutor, who was also the Prime Minister, took up the case. He took
the brothers to the sacred forest and for an hour or so moralized on ethics,
so that both brothers eventually started crying. The younger brother got
an earful for whistleblowing, while the older one for laziness. At the end
of the execution, the brothers drank palm wine from one calabash and hugged. Actually, the case is quite ordinary, if the main problem of the black continent didn’t manifest itself so clearly- the rupture between patriarchal view on life and the behavior pattern imposed by industrial European society.

During a visit to the people of mbo, I happened to watch the royal trial there. The younger brother complained
to the king that the elder one had "got sick" upon arrival from the city and did not want to work in the field.
The chief prosecutor, who was also the Prime Minister, took up the case. He took the brothers to the sacred forest and for an hour or so moralized on ethics, so that both brothers eventually started crying. The younger brother got an earful for whistleblowing, while the older one for laziness. At the end of the execution, the brothers drank palm wine from one calabash and hugged. Actually, the case is quite ordinary, if the main problem
of the black continent didn’t manifest itself so clearly-
the rupture between patriarchal view on life and the behavior pattern imposed by industrial European society.

During a visit to the people of mbo, I happened
to watch the royal trial there. The younger brother complained to the king that the elder one had "got sick" upon arrival from the city and did not want
to work in the field. The chief prosecutor, who was also the Prime Minister, took up the case. He took
the brothers to the sacred forest and for an hour or so moralized on ethics, so that both brothers eventually started crying. The younger brother got an earful
for whistleblowing, while the older one for laziness.
At the end of the execution, the brothers drank palm wine from one calabash and hugged. Actually, the case is quite ordinary, if the main problem of the black continent didn’t manifest itself so clearly- the rupture between patriarchal view on life and the behavior pattern imposed by industrial European society.

Tikar is a common name for several ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, there is indeed an ethnic group called Tikar, whose people live on the Tikar plain in the Adamawa region. Tikars, which population is about 25,000 people, speak a Bantoid language. The main cities are Bankim, Ngambe, Tikar and Magba. Tikar folk beliefs are quite entertaining. One of them says that during pregnancy, the blood that a woman usually secretes during menstruation remains in the body and forms some parts of the fetus. Interestingly, blood forms only the skin, blood, flesh, and most organs of a baby. As for the bones, brain, heart, and teeth, they are formed from the father's sperm. If a boy is born, it also the influence of the sperm. In 2006, in the famous television program "African American Lives," musician Quincy Jones tested his DNA and the test showed that he comes from Tikar. Also, in the program "In Search of Her Roots," former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice learned that she also comes from Tikar on her mother's side. Rapper Flying Lotus is also descended from Tikar. Tikar are known as producers of masks and sculptures. The Tikar people have been paying special attention to education for centuries. The teachers taught the young professional skills such as wood carving and bronze figure smelting. Using hot wax and bronze, they developed a technology to make masks and sculptures that were used during various sacred holidays and important celebrations.

Tikar is a common name for several ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, there is indeed an ethnic group called Tikar, whose people live on the Tikar plain in the Adamawa region. Tikars, which population is about 25,000 people, speak a Bantoid language. The main cities are Bankim, Ngambe, Tikar and Magba. Tikar folk beliefs are quite entertaining. One of them says that during pregnancy, the blood that a woman usually secretes during menstruation remains in the body and forms some parts of the fetus. Interestingly, blood forms only the skin, blood, flesh, and most organs of a baby. As for the bones, brain, heart, and teeth, they are formed from the father's sperm. If a boy is born, it also the influence of the sperm. In 2006, in the famous television program "African American Lives," musician Quincy Jones tested his DNA and the test showed that he comes from Tikar. Also, in the program "In Search of Her Roots," former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice learned that she also comes from Tikar on her mother's side. Rapper Flying Lotus is also descended from Tikar. Tikar are known as producers of masks and sculptures. The Tikar people have been paying special attention to education for centuries. The teachers taught the young professional skills such as wood carving and bronze figure smelting. Using hot wax and bronze, they developed a technology to make masks and sculptures that were used during various sacred holidays and important celebrations.

Tikar is a common name for several ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, there is indeed an ethnic group called Tikar, whose people live on the Tikar plain in the Adamawa region. Tikars, which population is about 25,000 people, speak a Bantoid language. The main cities are Bankim, Ngambe, Tikar and Magba. Tikar folk beliefs are quite entertaining. One of them says that during pregnancy, the blood that a woman usually secretes during menstruation remains in the body and forms some parts of the fetus. Interestingly, blood forms only the skin, blood, flesh, and most organs of a baby. As for the bones, brain, heart, and teeth, they are formed from the father's sperm. If a boy is born, it also the influence of the sperm. In 2006, in the famous television program "African American Lives," musician Quincy Jones tested his DNA and the test showed that he comes from Tikar. Also, in the program "In Search of Her Roots," former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice learned that she also comes from Tikar on her mother's side. Rapper Flying Lotus is also descended from Tikar. Tikar are known as producers of masks and sculptures. The Tikar people have been paying special attention to education for centuries. The teachers taught the young professional skills such as wood carving and bronze figure smelting. Using hot wax and bronze, they developed a technology to make masks and sculptures that were used during various sacred holidays and important celebrations.

Tikar is a common name for several ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, there is indeed an ethnic group called Tikar, whose people live on the Tikar plain in the Adamawa region. Tikars, which population is about 25,000 people, speak a Bantoid language. The main cities are Bankim, Ngambe, Tikar and Magba. Tikar folk beliefs are quite entertaining. One of them says that during pregnancy, the blood that a woman usually secretes during menstruation remains in the body and forms some parts of the fetus. Interestingly, blood forms only the skin, blood, flesh, and most organs of a baby. As for the bones, brain, heart, and teeth, they are formed from the father's sperm. If a boy is born, it also the influence of the sperm. In 2006, in the famous television program "African American Lives," musician Quincy Jones tested his DNA and the test showed that he comes from Tikar. Also, in the program "In Search of Her Roots," former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice learned that she also comes from Tikar on her mother's side. Rapper Flying Lotus is also descended from Tikar. Tikar are known as producers of masks and sculptures. The Tikar people have been paying special attention to education for centuries. The teachers taught the young professional skills such as wood carving and bronze figure smelting. Using hot wax and bronze, they developed a technology to make masks and sculptures that were used during various sacred holidays and important celebrations.

Tikar is a common name for several ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, there is indeed an ethnic group called Tikar, whose people live on the Tikar plain in the Adamawa region. Tikars, which population is about 25,000 people, speak a Bantoid language. The main cities are Bankim, Ngambe, Tikar and Magba. Tikar folk beliefs are quite entertaining. One of them says that during pregnancy, the blood that a woman usually secretes during menstruation remains in the body and forms some parts of the fetus. Interestingly, blood forms only the skin, blood, flesh, and most organs of a baby. As for the bones, brain, heart, and teeth, they are formed from the father's sperm. If a boy is born, it also the influence of the sperm. In 2006, in the famous television program "African American Lives," musician Quincy Jones tested his DNA and the test showed that he comes from Tikar. Also, in the program "In Search of Her Roots," former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice learned that she also comes from Tikar on her mother's side. Rapper Flying Lotus is also descended from Tikar. Tikar are known as producers of masks and sculptures. The Tikar people have been paying special attention to education for centuries. The teachers taught the young professional skills such as wood carving and bronze figure smelting. Using hot wax and bronze, they developed a technology to make masks and sculptures that were used during various sacred holidays and important celebrations.

The Yaounde live in the equatorial forests. They grow cassava and corn. Also, their diet includes a wide variety of vegetable crops, palm oil, wild mushrooms, insects and other harvested products. Yams, bananas, and peanuts play an important role in Yaounde's economy. The Yaounde raise goats and pigs, however, use them mostly for ritual feasts than for everyday meals. Cocoa is an important cash crop, but its cultivation is not as profitable here as in other regions, because poor soil and high population density mean less land for cocoa plantations. As a result, rural Yaoundé people tend to be less well-off than some of their neighbors and are more likely to seek work in urban centers compared to those from wealthier regions where cocoa is grown. YAOUNDE is a city, the capital of Cameroon, founded by the Germans at the end of the 19th century as a colonial center and named after the tribe living there. After the Germans, it was captured by the Belgians, then by the French, and eventually became the capital of French Cameroon. During the Second World War, the capital was briefly moved to Douala on the coast, but after gaining independence the Yaounde became the capital again. The city is located on the hills and full of smog and burning. Now it is inhabited not only by Yaounde people, but also by Bamilike, Douala, Fang, Fulbe, Fulani.

The Yaounde live in the equatorial forests. They grow cassava and corn. Also, their diet includes a wide variety of vegetable crops, palm oil, wild mushrooms, insects and other harvested products. Yams, bananas, and peanuts play an important role in Yaounde's economy. The Yaounde raise goats and pigs, however, use them mostly for ritual feasts than for everyday meals. Cocoa is an important cash crop, but its cultivation is not as profitable here as in other regions, because poor soil and high population density mean less land for cocoa plantations. As a result, rural Yaoundé people tend to be less well-off than some of their neighbors and are more likely to seek work in urban centers compared to those from wealthier regions where cocoa is grown. YAOUNDE is a city, the capital of Cameroon, founded by the Germans at the end of the 19th century as a colonial center and named after the tribe living there. After the Germans, it was captured by the Belgians, then by the French, and eventually became the capital of French Cameroon. During the Second World War, the capital was briefly moved to Douala on the coast, but after gaining independence the Yaounde became the capital again. The city is located on the hills and full of smog and burning. Now it is inhabited not only by Yaounde people, but also by Bamilike, Douala, Fang, Fulbe, Fulani.

The Yaounde live in the equatorial forests. They grow cassava and corn. Also, their diet includes a wide variety of vegetable crops, palm oil, wild mushrooms, insects and other harvested products. Yams, bananas, and peanuts play an important role in Yaounde's economy. The Yaounde raise goats and pigs, however, use them mostly for ritual feasts than for everyday meals. Cocoa is an important cash crop, but its cultivation is not as profitable here as in other regions, because poor soil and high population density mean less land for cocoa plantations. As a result, rural Yaoundé people tend to be less well-off than some of their neighbors and are more likely to seek work in urban centers compared to those from wealthier regions where cocoa is grown. YAOUNDE is a city, the capital of Cameroon, founded by the Germans at the end of the 19th century as a colonial center and named after the tribe living there. After the Germans, it was captured by the Belgians, then by the French, and eventually became the capital of French Cameroon. During the Second World War, the capital was briefly moved to Douala on the coast, but after gaining independence the Yaounde became the capital again. The city is located on the hills and full of smog and burning. Now it is inhabited not only by Yaounde people, but also by Bamilike, Douala, Fang, Fulbe, Fulani.

The Yaounde live in the equatorial forests. They grow cassava and corn. Also, their diet includes a wide variety of vegetable crops, palm oil, wild mushrooms, insects and other harvested products. Yams, bananas, and peanuts play an important role in Yaounde's economy. The Yaounde raise goats and pigs, however, use them mostly for ritual feasts than for everyday meals. Cocoa is an important cash crop, but its cultivation is not as profitable here as in other regions, because poor soil and high population density mean less land for cocoa plantations. As a result, rural Yaoundé people tend to be less well-off than some of their neighbors and are more likely to seek work in urban centers compared to those from wealthier regions where cocoa is grown. YAOUNDE is a city, the capital of Cameroon, founded by the Germans at the end of the 19th century as a colonial center and named after the tribe living there. After the Germans, it was captured by the Belgians, then by the French, and eventually became the capital of French Cameroon. During the Second World War, the capital was briefly moved to Douala on the coast, but after gaining independence the Yaounde became the capital again. The city is located on the hills and full of smog and burning. Now it is inhabited not only by Yaounde people, but also by Bamilike, Douala, Fang, Fulbe, Fulani.

The Yaounde live in the equatorial forests. They grow cassava and corn. Also, their diet includes a wide variety of vegetable crops, palm oil, wild mushrooms, insects and other harvested products. Yams, bananas, and peanuts play an important role in Yaounde's economy. The Yaounde raise goats and pigs, however, use them mostly for ritual feasts than for everyday meals. Cocoa is an important cash crop, but its cultivation is not as profitable here as in other regions, because poor soil and high population density mean less land for cocoa plantations. As a result, rural Yaoundé people tend to be less well-off than some of their neighbors and are more likely to seek work in urban centers compared to those from wealthier regions where cocoa is grown.
YAOUNDE is a city, the capital of Cameroon, founded by the Germans at the end of the 19th century as a colonial center and named after the tribe living there. After the Germans, it was captured by the Belgians, then by the French, and eventually became the capital of French Cameroon. During the Second World War, the capital was briefly moved to Douala on the coast, but after gaining independence the Yaounde became the capital again. The city is located on the hills and full of smog and burning. Now it is inhabited not only by Yaounde people, but also by Bamilike, Douala, Fang, Fulbe, Fulani.

The Douala are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living mainly in the coastal and southwestern regions of Cameroon. They are part of the Sawa, or “coastal people,” and are famous for being enthusiastic about the colonial policies of Germany and France. In the late 19th century, Douala leaders signed treaties with Germany. Until 1914, the number of German-speaking Africans in the German colonies of Central Africa was increasing. and many people converted to Protestantism receiving a German-style education. Colonial officials and businesspeople preferred people from the Douala region as clerical workers with low salaries in government offices and businesses in Africa.

The Douala are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living mainly in the coastal and southwestern regions of Cameroon. They are part of the Sawa, or “coastal people,” and are famous for being enthusiastic about the colonial policies of Germany and France. In the late 19th century, Douala leaders signed treaties with Germany. Until 1914, the number of German-speaking Africans in the German colonies of Central Africa was increasing. and many people converted to Protestantism receiving a German-style education. Colonial officials and businesspeople preferred people from the Douala region as clerical workers with low salaries in government offices and businesses in Africa.

The Douala are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living mainly in the coastal and southwestern regions of Cameroon. They are part of the Sawa, or “coastal people,” and are famous for being enthusiastic about the colonial policies of Germany and France. In the late 19th century, Douala leaders signed treaties with Germany. Until 1914, the number of German-speaking Africans in the German colonies of Central Africa was increasing. and many people converted to Protestantism receiving a German-style education. Colonial officials and businesspeople preferred people from the Douala region as clerical workers with low salaries in government offices and businesses in Africa.

The Douala are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living mainly in the coastal and southwestern regions of Cameroon. They are part of the Sawa, or “coastal people,” and are famous for being enthusiastic about the colonial policies of Germany and France. In the late 19th century, Douala leaders signed treaties with Germany. Until 1914, the number of German-speaking Africans in the German colonies of Central Africa was increasing. and many people converted to Protestantism receiving a German-style education. Colonial officials and businesspeople preferred people from the Douala region as clerical workers with low salaries in government offices and businesses in Africa

The Douala are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living mainly in the coastal and southwestern regions of Cameroon. They are part of the Sawa, or “coastal people,” and are famous for being enthusiastic about the colonial policies of Germany and France. In the late 19th century, Douala leaders signed treaties with Germany. Until 1914, the number of German-speaking Africans in the German colonies of Central Africa was increasing. and many people converted to Protestantism receiving a German-style education. Colonial officials and businesspeople preferred people from the Douala region as clerical workers with low salaries in government offices and businesses in Africa.

Historically, the Douala people have played a significant role in Cameroon, due to their contact with Europeans and their high level of education. They have also accumulated wealth over the centuries through their involvement in the slave trade and as landowners. For centuries, the Douala were slave owners and traders. Slaves lived in separate settlements and performed menial labor. Masters could only sell their slaves to other Douala, and owners were responsible for their slaves’ debts and arrangement of their marriages. However, when the need for slaves first appeared among Europeans, traditions began to change slowly and the temptation to sell slaves to Europebecame difficult to withstand. What else did Europeans bring with them? The Douala adopted drinking at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Douala population is divided into urban and rural areas. Those living in cities, such as Douala itself, have diverse income sources, including skilled and unskilled jobs. Many Douala also own real estate, providing them with a steady income from rent. In contrast, rural Douala work as fishermen or farmers, earning a modest living. Fishing remains a popular activity among the Douala. Evangelical denominations now dominate, especially the Baptist Church. However, remnants of pre-Christian ancestor worship still exist. As one might expect from coastal people, the sea plays an important role in these beliefs. For example, the people of Vera Douala claim that their ancestors lived in the sea, and according to this belief, semi-human water spirits known as Miengu live in the water and act as intermediaries between people and God. Traditional festivals held every year are the most visible expressions of these beliefs today.

Historically, the Douala people have played a significant role in Cameroon, due to their contact with Europeans and their high level of education. They have also accumulated wealth over the centuries through their involvement in the slave trade and as landowners. For centuries, the Douala were slave owners and traders. Slaves lived in separate settlements and performed menial labor. Masters could only sell their slaves to other Douala, and owners were responsible for their slaves’ debts and arrangement of their marriages. However, when the need for slaves first appeared among Europeans, traditions began to change slowly and the temptation to sell slaves to Europebecame difficult to withstand. What else did Europeans bring with them? The Douala adopted drinking at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Douala population is divided into urban and rural areas. Those living in cities, such as Douala itself, have diverse income sources, including skilled and unskilled jobs. Many Douala also own real estate, providing them with a steady income from rent. In contrast, rural Douala work as fishermen or farmers, earning a modest living. Fishing remains a popular activity among the Douala. Evangelical denominations now dominate, especially the Baptist Church. However, remnants of pre-Christian ancestor worship still exist. As one might expect from coastal people, the sea plays an important role in these beliefs. For example, the people of Vera Douala claim that their ancestors lived in the sea, and according to this belief, semi-human water spirits known as Miengu live in the water and act as intermediaries between people and God. Traditional festivals held every year are the most visible expressions of these beliefs today.

Historically, the Douala people have played a significant role in Cameroon, due to their contact with Europeans and their high level of education. They have also accumulated wealth over the centuries through their involvement in the slave trade and as landowners. For centuries, the Douala were slave owners and traders. Slaves lived in separate settlements and performed menial labor. Masters could only sell their slaves to other Douala, and owners were responsible for their slaves’ debts and arrangement of their marriages. However, when the need for slaves first appeared among Europeans, traditions began to change slowly and the temptation to sell slaves to Europebecame difficult to withstand. What else did Europeans bring with them? The Douala adopted drinking at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Douala population is divided into urban and rural areas. Those living in cities, such as Douala itself, have diverse income sources, including skilled and unskilled jobs. Many Douala also own real estate, providing them with a steady income from rent. In contrast, rural Douala work as fishermen or farmers, earning a modest living. Fishing remains a popular activity among the Douala. Evangelical denominations now dominate, especially the Baptist Church. However, remnants of pre-Christian ancestor worship still exist. As one might expect from coastal people, the sea plays an important role in these beliefs. For example, the people of Vera Douala claim that their ancestors lived in the sea, and according to this belief, semi-human water spirits known as Miengu live in the water and act as intermediaries between people and God. Traditional festivals held every year are the most visible expressions of these beliefs today.

Historically, the Douala people have played a significant role in Cameroon, due to their contact with Europeans and their high level of education. They have also accumulated wealth over the centuries through their involvement in the slave trade and as landowners. For centuries, the Douala were slave owners and traders. Slaves lived in separate settlements and performed menial labor. Masters could only sell their slaves to other Douala, and owners were responsible for their slaves’ debts and arrangement of their marriages. However, when the need for slaves first appeared among Europeans, traditions began to change slowly and the temptation to sell slaves to Europebecame difficult to withstand. What else did Europeans bring with them? The Douala adopted drinking at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Douala population is divided into urban and rural areas. Those living in cities, such as Douala itself, have diverse income sources, including skilled and unskilled jobs. Many Douala also own real estate, providing them with a steady income from rent. In contrast, rural Douala work as fishermen or farmers, earning a modest living. Fishing remains a popular activity among the Douala. Evangelical denominations now dominate, especially the Baptist Church. However, remnants of pre-Christian ancestor worship still exist. As one might expect from coastal people, the sea plays an important role in these beliefs. For example, the people of Vera Douala claim that their ancestors lived in the sea, and according to this belief, semi-human water spirits known as Miengu live in the water and act as intermediaries between people and God. Traditional festivals held every year are the most visible expressions of these beliefs today.

Historically, the Douala people have played a significant role in Cameroon, due to their contact with Europeans and their high level of education. They have also accumulated wealth over the centuries through their involvement in the slave trade and as landowners. For centuries, the Douala were slave owners and traders. Slaves lived in separate settlements and performed menial labor. Masters could only sell their slaves to other Douala, and owners were responsible for their slaves’ debts and arrangement of their marriages. However, when the need for slaves first appeared among Europeans, traditions began to change slowly and the temptation to sell slaves to Europebecame difficult to withstand. What else did Europeans bring with them? The Douala adopted drinking at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Douala population is divided into urban and rural areas. Those living in cities, such as Douala itself, have diverse income sources, including skilled and unskilled jobs. Many Douala also own real estate, providing them with a steady income from rent. In contrast, rural Douala work as fishermen or farmers, earning a modest living. Fishing remains a popular activity among the Douala. Evangelical denominations now dominate, especially the Baptist Church. However, remnants of pre-Christian ancestor worship still exist. As one might expect from coastal people, the sea plays an important role in these beliefs. For example, the people of Vera Douala claim that their ancestors lived in the sea, and according to this belief, semi-human water spirits known as Miengu live in the water and act as intermediaries between people and God. Traditional festivals held every year are the most visible expressions of these beliefs today.

The King mbo turned out the nicest middle-aged man. After the bowing, scraping around and making offerings (Turkish delight from Istanbul came in handy), we had
a nice conversation. To begin with, His Majesty approved Vladimir Putin's policy towards African countries, then we
were talking about the harvest and the weather, then,
of course, about women.... but it also came to football! Here I said the code word for all Cameroonians, "Valery Nepomnyashchy"... (For those, who don’t know the story, Valery Nepomnyashchy was a football coach from Russia, who coached the Cameroon national football team when they surprisingly made the quarter-finals in the1990 FIFA World Cup, which had been that time the greatest achievement ever for African teams. Of course, he became
a national hero!) What started then! He called the entire retinue to the throne room, announced that I was now his friend and opened the bottle of 12-year-old Chivas Regal.
He brightened up, got excited and said that a big surprise was waiting for me in his kingdom...

The King mbo turned out the nicest middle-aged man. After the bowing, scraping around and making offerings (Turkish delight from Istanbul came in handy), we had
a nice conversation. To begin with, His Majesty approved Vladimir Putin's policy towards African countries, then we were talking about the harvest and the weather, then, of course, about women.... but it also came to football! Here I said the code word for all Cameroonians, "Valery Nepomnyashchy"... (For those, who don’t know the story, Valery Nepomnyashchy was a football coach from Russia, who coached the Cameroon national football team when they surprisingly made the quarter-finals in the1990 FIFA World Cup, which had been that time the greatest achievement ever for African teams. Of course, he became a national hero!) What started then! He called the entire retinue to the throne room, announced that I was now his friend and opened the bottle of 12-year-old Chivas Regal.
He brightened up, got excited and said that a big surprise was waiting
for me in his kingdom...

The King mbo turned out the nicest middle-aged man. After the bowing, scraping around and making offerings (Turkish delight from Istanbul came in handy), we had a nice conversation. To begin with, His Majesty approved Vladimir Putin's policy towards African countries, then we were talking
about the harvest and the weather, then, of course, about women.... but it also came to football! Here I said the code word for all Cameroonians, "Valery Nepomnyashchy"... (For those, who don’t know the story, Valery Nepomnyashchy was a football coach from Russia, who coached the Cameroon national football team when they surprisingly made the quarter-finals
in the1990 FIFA World Cup, which had been that time the greatest achievement ever for African teams. Of course, he became a national hero!) What started then! He called the entire retinue to the throne room, announced that I was now his friend and opened the bottle of 12-year-old Chivas Regal. He brightened up, got excited and said that a big surprise was waiting for me in his kingdom...

The King mbo turned out the nicest middle-aged man. After the bowing, scraping around and making offerings (Turkish delight from Istanbul came in handy), we had
a nice conversation. To begin with, His Majesty approved Vladimir Putin's policy towards African countries, then we
were talking about the harvest and the weather, then,
of course, about women.... but it also came to football! Here I said the code word for all Cameroonians, "Valery Nepomnyashchy"... (For those, who don’t know the story, Valery Nepomnyashchy was a football coach from Russia, who coached the Cameroon national football team when they surprisingly made the quarter-finals in the1990 FIFA World Cup, which had been that time the greatest achievement ever for African teams. Of course, he became a national hero!) What started then! He called the entire retinue to the throne room, announced that I was now his friend and opened the bottle of 12-year-old Chivas Regal. He brightened up, got excited and said that a big surprise was waiting for me in his kingdom...

The King mbo turned out the nicest middle-aged man. After the bowing, scraping around and making offerings (Turkish delight from Istanbul came in handy), we had
a nice conversation. To begin with, His Majesty approved Vladimir Putin's policy towards African countries, then
we were talking about the harvest and the weather, then, of course, about women.... but it also came to football! Here I said the code word for all Cameroonians, "Valery Nepomnyashchy"... (For those, who don’t know the story, Valery Nepomnyashchy was a football coach from Russia, who coached the Cameroon national football team when they surprisingly made the quarter-finals in the1990 FIFA World Cup, which had been that time the greatest achievement ever for African teams. Of course, he became a national hero!) What started then! He called the entire retinue to the throne room, announced that
I was now his friend and opened the bottle of 12-year-old Chivas Regal. He brightened up, got excited and said that a big surprise was waiting for me in his kingdom...