For the people of Mankon in the grass-fields of north-west Cameroon, their king - known as the fon or fo - never dies. Having ascended to the throne in 1959, Fon Angwafor III was the first monarch to acquire a western education. Fon Angwafor III was frequently referred to as King Solomon the Wise by his subjects. Some of those who advocate English-speaking Cameroon's secession have never forgiven Fon Angwafor III for supporting unification. The Mankon regard it as taboo to say that their king has been buried.

Source: Daily Nation June 09, 2022 04:49 UTC