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In an inspiring conversation with knnews.info, Zion Boy, a talented musician from Bamenda, shared his remarkable journey of overcoming physical disability to pursue his passion for music. Born Ngoh Henrich, Zion Boy’s love for music began at a young age. He started singing in class 6 and eventually entered a music studio to record his first song, “Waity I Do This Girl” in 2014. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial constraints and societal stigma, Zion Boy persevered and continued to produce music. Zion Boy’s music is not only a source of personal fulfillment but also a way to challenge societal…

For over 60 years, British Southern Cameroons (now called the Northwest and Southwest Regions) has endured a systemic, deliberate, and well-executed marginalization under the rule of French Cameroon. What was supposed to be a union of two equal states in 1961 quickly turned into an annexation, where the Anglophone population became nothing more than a conquered people under a Francophone-dominated regime. Many Southern Cameroonians today look at the pictures of John Ngu Foncha and Solomon Tandeng Muna and ask: Did they betray us? The truth is, perhaps even they didn’t fully understand the trap they were walking into. They believed…

Cameroon celebrated its 59th National Youth Day on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Youth, Maturity, and Responsibility for the Consolidation of Peace, Security, Economic Growth, and the Democratic Process.” However, for many young Cameroonians, the reality of their daily lives is far from this ideal. Stanley Berinyuy, a student at the University of Dschang in his early 30s, is one such example. Stanley sells soya at the Rail Market, Douala to support his studies. “I roast soya every day, day and night,” he said. “My soya costs 100 francs, which is a reasonable price.”…

As Cameroon prepares to celebrate Youth Day on February 11th, Sacred Heart College in Bonaberi Rial, Douala, has been busy promoting bilingualism, unity, and cultural diversity among its students. The college’s Youth week activities kicked off with a holy Mass on campus, followed by a gastronomy event where different classes showcased traditional meals from across the country. According to Peter Che Nagfack, Chairman of the college, the events are designed to promote unity, integration, and cultural diversity among the students. “The activities started with a holy Mass on campus, and yesterday, we had a gastronomy event where students showcased traditional…

Self Pain: The Crisis 2015-2025….. who did what?… Gorji Dinka in 1984 brought the name Ambazonia….. In 1995 SCNC leaders: John Ngu Foncha, Muna etc flashed the UN flag at the mungo bridge propagating that, the UN has accepted to grant the former southern Cameroons independence and are heading to Cameroon…….. 1 October 1999, militants took over Radio Buea to proclaim the independence of Southern Cameroons, but failed to do so and leaders were subsequently arrested…. In 2001, the SCNC was declared illegal in Cameroon by the government…. 2015-2016, anglophone youths were brainwashed, radicalised and taken to Nigeria to train…

Ahead of the highly anticipated 2025/26 Northwest Regional League Season ,the draw has finally been released, and football fans in the region are in for a treat. The draw, which took place recently, has grouped 16 teams into four pools, setting the stage for some thrilling matchups. Group A is shaping up to be one of the most competitive pools, with Rangers FC Bafut, Simaf FA, Dream Team, Bafut United, and Vision Sports all vying for top spot.Rangers of Bafut who have been one of the top teams in the region in recent years, will be looking to assert their…

Authorities Betray state Ownership rights of oil, gas |PhD Thesis A PhD thesis at the University of Buea (UB), in its findings showed government officials part of the local illicit fuel market. Considered to be an act which relinquishes state ownership over the resource. Titled; “The illicit sale of petroleum products in Cameroon: A legal appraisal of the effects on state ownership rights.” It was defended January 16, by Awa Rumarick Mokom who holds an LL.M in Business Law. Mokom’s defense at the boardroom of the School of Translation and Interpretation (ASTI) is the first in Oil and Gas Law,…

UB: Soft sentiments spiral towards Biya as excellence award begins The yearly gesture of the presidential excellence award is generating trust towards 92 year old President Paul Biya, a couple of students of the University of Buea (UB) said. They mentioned after collecting 50,000 fcfa January 21 at the commencement of payment at UB. Over 5000 students are expected to collect the award from the various distribution points till February 21. The queue did not deter enlisted students present to pick positions inorder to collect. Some say they had given up expecting the yearly award since it had delayed unlike…

In a significant move aimed at fostering the growth of Taekwondo and promoting a culture of peace in Central Africa, the World Taekwondo Peace Federation (WTPF) based in Korea, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Options Sports Academy, a prominent institution in Cameroon. This agreement, formalized during a ceremony held in Seoul on January 23, 2025, highlights a mutual commitment to expanding the reach of Taekwondo across Cameroon and the wider Central African Economic and Monetary Community, CEMAC, region. The signing ceremony was graced by key figures from the WTPF, including President Song Jin-ho, Chairman Kim Deok-geun,…

LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL: ESSA PIUS TABI In all honesty a majority of Footballers across the world struggle to make ends meet after hanging their boots.In Africa the situation is even worse with former Football legends wallowing in abject poverty. Stories have been reported of some of these super stars not being able to afford basic needs. Most of their pathetic stories is from grace to grass for short. Although the African system does not provide a clear cut transition for life after football, lack of education can be factored as the major impediment for most athletes after retirement. In Cameroon,a…