Olivier Boumanet, a Cameroonian author, has published a new book titled “Mboumas at Crossroads,” which sheds light on the history and culture of the Mboum people. The book was launched on March 25 in Touborough, a town located in the Mayo Rey department of the northern region of Cameroon. This book is the first volume in a series about the Mbumas that the author has planned to publish.
A Diverse History of the Mboum People
In this 372-page book, Boumanet uses his writing skills to illuminate the Mboum people’s diverse history. He covers topics such as their origins on the Sennar Plain in Upper Nile, the events of their migrations, their socio-political, administrative, cultural and economic organization. The author feels there is a need to create awareness about the Mbum in a changing world. “It is a large ethnic group, established since the 10th century in Central Africa, whose history is unknown in Cameroon. By focusing on the Mboum, I would like to bring back to the world the true history of this indigenous people, but forgotten in the highest levels of government in Cameroon,” Boumanet explained at the dedication ceremony in Touboro.
Positive Reception and Legacy for Youth
The book received positive feedback from the audience. Dr. Deindaya Nazilao Sebastien from the University of Ngaoundere provided socio-political and socio-anthropological notes, enabling the audience to understand the scope of Boumanet’s work better. With this book, with a preface by Benjamin Lipawing, published by Dinimber and Larimber and featuring a , Boumanet aims to leave a historical and cultural legacy for future generations.
Olivier Boumanet’s “Mboumas at Crossroads” is a significant contribution to the history and culture of the Mboum people. By illuminating their diverse history, Boumanet hopes to create awareness about the Mbum in Cameroon and the world. This work is significant historical and cultural legacy for youth people.
