MANKON: ORAL TRADITION

By Tse C. Awasom

MANKON ORAL TRADITION
By Tse C. Awasom

Some stories live in books. Others live in the hearts of a people. MANKON ORAL TRADITION preserves the voices, wisdom, and memories of the Mankon Kingdom of Cameroon before they are lost to time.

Drawing on generations of oral history, this book takes readers on a journey through the kingdom's origins, its kings and queens, sacred institutions, customs, beliefs, and the values that have guided the Mankon people for centuries. It reveals how ancestors, family, faith, and community shape daily life and preserve a nation's identity.

More than a history book, this is a story of resilience. It honors the elders who carried history in their memories, the storytellers who passed it from one generation to the next, and the people who refused to let their heritage disappear despite colonialism, rapid change, and the passage of time.

Written in clear, engaging language, MANKON ORAL TRADITION invites readers to experience one of Africa's oldest living traditions through authentic voices and enduring wisdom. Whether you are discovering Mankon for the first time, reconnecting with your roots, or exploring Africa's rich cultural heritage, this book offers an unforgettable journey into a kingdom where the past still speaks, the ancestors are remembered, and every story carries the power to shape the future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8FQVHW4
• ISBN13: 9798186701910
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.5"