It is a very insightful expose; rich in form, contents and coordination. It defines and traces back where the African soul, especially the Cameroonian of not just the Komland, but generally anchores his cosmological understanding of life, death and attachment to the dead. The notion of the relationship between the living and the living-dead by Africans generally is highlighted. This is a very important identify that must not be lost by Cameroonians and Africans in general in a multi-complex and confused world in the name of scientific and technological modernism. How do we preserve or recapture this at a time of great mobility and unrestricted global settlement that deprives humanity of certain core tradtional values that gave humanity his dignity and sacredness, especially Africans that are the endangered species in this modern dispensation?
I some areas, when a man died, his wife is expected to bring his clothing back to his family. Looking at this custom through the western eye it may appear repugnant as kids watch their father's clothing taken away. Yet if one cared enough to understand how this custom was adopted, they would find that the idea was not to take from the family but rather to ensure that the memory of the dead was not lost. The clothing is given to his brothers (whom it was expected would be older and able to fit into the clothing, rather than have them saved for years to come for kids who may be too young to care for the same style) to wear them in his memory and in this way, keep the memory of the deceased alive amongst the people. The reasoning behind some of the customs are good but over time their application may be a source of contention. We may need to review and establish some balance for all to the happy
No matter where you die there are reasons why you should be buried where the deceased had programed where to be buried. This is because even though the bible talks of us having nothing to do with the deaths, Africans believe that bringing back the dead bodies home is very important as they is also Communion between the death and the leaving
Food for thought for the Bible scholar: Have you ever wondered why Joseph made his brothers vow to take his body with them when they left Egypt? He was second to the king of Egypt with every reason to lay claim on an inheritance in Egypt. His word in certain matters was paramount. Surely, even the Egyptians of his day would have agreed to build a monument in his honor, if that is what he desired. Instead, he asked them to swear an oath. Can you imagine the inconvenience it would have entailed to keep this oath, carrying a dead man's corpse for 40 years in the wilderness. What a sight! My guess is that he wanted to make sure he was not the reason for them to remain in Egypt. To make sure his descendants did not refuse to return and finally, that he identified with his people. Egypt was never his inheritance, unlike many of us who leave home and lose every sense of the value of home. Because we buy property and land in another country, we start thinking we are no longer from Africa. This is in your Bible; you may read for yourself. There is a reason why we all are from somewhere and not from everywhere. No place is less important than the other, but it is home to one person and not to the other for a good reason.
The dead are not dead. In the case of the Pinyin people of the North West Region of Cameroon, the deceased can still intercede in the affairs of the family. The will of the dead should never be altered. If you do so, you might not live long .
Aren't we thankful that things have changed! We have to be a part of the system to influence progress. A lot should be revisited. Trouble is, there is so much good in our customs that we do not know about so we are throwing it all away to become white men in black skin
@@africansummon1355 We keep the good, and throw away the bad! Your identity is what makes you; a person with no identity is like a chicken without a head.
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Great conversation!
It is a very insightful expose; rich in form, contents and coordination. It defines and traces back where the African soul, especially the Cameroonian of not just the Komland, but generally anchores his cosmological understanding of life, death and attachment to the dead. The notion of the relationship between the living and the living-dead by Africans generally is highlighted. This is a very important identify that must not be lost by Cameroonians and Africans in general in a multi-complex and confused world in the name of scientific and technological modernism. How do we preserve or recapture this at a time of great mobility and unrestricted global settlement that deprives humanity of certain core tradtional values that gave humanity his dignity and sacredness, especially Africans that are the endangered species in this modern dispensation?
Good explanation there, I have learnt a lot. Didn't know of front n back yard burial
Thank your interviewee
I concur. Very informative. I didn't know about the front or back yard burial
Watching and loving this topic...We need open communication on this.
This is just the start, Ma Ango. There is so much more to this subject.
I some areas, when a man died, his wife is expected to bring his clothing back to his family. Looking at this custom through the western eye it may appear repugnant as kids watch their father's clothing taken away. Yet if one cared enough to understand how this custom was adopted, they would find that the idea was not to take from the family but rather to ensure that the memory of the dead was not lost. The clothing is given to his brothers (whom it was expected would be older and able to fit into the clothing, rather than have them saved for years to come for kids who may be too young to care for the same style) to wear them in his memory and in this way, keep the memory of the deceased alive amongst the people. The reasoning behind some of the customs are good but over time their application may be a source of contention. We may need to review and establish some balance for all to the happy
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No matter where you die there are reasons why you should be buried where the deceased had programed where to be buried. This is because even though the bible talks of us having nothing to do with the deaths, Africans believe that bringing back the dead bodies home is very important as they is also Communion between the death and the leaving
Food for thought for the Bible scholar: Have you ever wondered why Joseph made his brothers vow to take his body with them when they left Egypt? He was second to the king of Egypt with every reason to lay claim on an inheritance in Egypt. His word in certain matters was paramount. Surely, even the Egyptians of his day would have agreed to build a monument in his honor, if that is what he desired. Instead, he asked them to swear an oath. Can you imagine the inconvenience it would have entailed to keep this oath, carrying a dead man's corpse for 40 years in the wilderness. What a sight! My guess is that he wanted to make sure he was not the reason for them to remain in Egypt. To make sure his descendants did not refuse to return and finally, that he identified with his people. Egypt was never his inheritance, unlike many of us who leave home and lose every sense of the value of home. Because we buy property and land in another country, we start thinking we are no longer from Africa. This is in your Bible; you may read for yourself. There is a reason why we all are from somewhere and not from everywhere. No place is less important than the other, but it is home to one person and not to the other for a good reason.
The dead are not dead. In the case of the Pinyin people of the North West Region of Cameroon, the deceased can still intercede in the affairs of the family. The will of the dead should never be altered. If you do so, you might not live long .
Thanks for sharing Pinyin culture! Beautiful highlands of Pinyin.
What?! Fons were buried with humans?! Thank God, some of those customs and traditions are no longer practiced!
Aren't we thankful that things have changed! We have to be a part of the system to influence progress. A lot should be revisited. Trouble is, there is so much good in our customs that we do not know about so we are throwing it all away to become white men in black skin
@@africansummon1355 We keep the good, and throw away the bad! Your identity is what makes you; a person with no identity is like a chicken without a head.