Author
F.N.K
2 articles
Samuel Eto'o's Violence and the Cameroon We Choose to Become
A critical examination of public reaction to Eto'o's physical assault on an Algerian YouTuber, and the excuses Cameroonians have offered in his defence. The writer argues that as a public figure and government official, Eto'o had a civic duty he failed to uphold, and that normalizing his violence sets a dangerous precedent.
Staff · 7 December 2022
When Real Talent Eclipses the Noise: Vanister at the World Cup
A critical reflection on how an unknown street musician from Akonolinga rose to global prominence during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, outshining the celebrity influencers officially selected to represent Cameroon. The piece examines why authentic artistry resonated internationally while established Cameroonian personalities retreated into irrelevance.
Staff · 4 December 2022