Cameroonian whistleblower and social media influencer N’zui Manto has raised more than 8.9 million FCFA (€13,633) to support families of civilians reportedly killed during post-election violence following Cameroon’s disputed October 2025 presidential election.
In an update shared on his Facebook page, which boasts over one million followers, N’zui Manto announced the results of his online fundraising campaign titled “La cagnotte en faveur des familles des Camerounais tués par Paul Biya” — meaning “Fund for the families of Cameroonians killed by Paul Biya.”
“Total PayPal: 9,590 euros; Bank transfer: 4,043 euros; Total: 13,633 euros, approximately 8,900,000 FCFA,” he wrote.
“The families of the 38 Cameroonians are requested to contact me.”
According to him, each bereaved family will receive 200,000 FCFA, and he has already begun distributing funds while posting updates for transparency.
A Symbol of Digital Solidarity
The initiative, launched in the wake of nationwide tension and violence that followed the announcement of the October presidential results, has been widely applauded by Cameroonians both at home and in the diaspora. Many have hailed it as a rare act of solidarity and compassion in a period marked by political division and grief.
Supporters flooded N’zui Manto’s page with messages of gratitude, describing his actions as “a light in a dark time” and “proof that ordinary citizens can make a difference where institutions remain silent.”
“Whether you agree with his politics or not, what N’zui Manto has done is profoundly human,” commented one follower. “At a time when many families are mourning in silence, he has reminded us that Cameroonian lives matter.”
A Growing Role for the Diaspora
The effort also underscores the increasing power of diaspora activism and social media-driven humanitarianism in Cameroon’s political landscape. With limited freedom for civil society at home, many Cameroonians at home and abroad are using online platforms to raise awareness, mobilize support, and provide direct assistance to victims of conflict and political unrest.
Analysts say such initiatives are filling a void left by official silence and weak institutional response to the ongoing humanitarian fallout from the election-related violence.
“This is a clear sign that the digital generation is reshaping civic engagement,” said a Douala-based political observer. “Diaspora activists like N’zui Manto are not just talking — they’re acting. They are mobilizing funds, offering help, and demanding accountability.”
A Divisive Yet Influential Figure
Known for his bold online commentaries and frequent criticism of the government, N’zui Manto has become one of Cameroon’s most followed and controversial social media personalities. His platform mixes political commentary, whistleblowing, and social activism, earning him both admiration and criticism in equal measure.
While government supporters accuse him of fueling dissent, many ordinary citizens see him as a voice of the voiceless — someone willing to speak out and take action in defense of ordinary Cameroonians caught in the country’s political storms.
Hope Amid Uncertainty
As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the October 12 presidential election, which was marred by allegations of fraud and reports of deadly confrontations, initiatives like N’zui Manto’s highlight a growing demand for compassion, accountability, and national healing.
Though modest in scale, the fundraiser represents a powerful message of solidarity — that even in moments of national despair, citizens can come together to support one another.
“No amount of money can replace a lost life,” one commenter wrote under N’zui Manto’s post. “But this act of kindness shows that Cameroonians still care for each other — and that hope is not dead.”
