The Fundamentals of Lekongho: A Language Spoken by Nkongho-Mbo People of Southwest Region of Cameroon...

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Esendugue Greg Fonsah

The Fundamentals of Lekongho

A Language Spoken by Nkongho-Mbo People of Southwest Region of Cameroon

Esendugue Greg Fonsah

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Langaa RPCID
26 April 2024

Ethnic studies

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This book stems from a compilation of two separate research projects. The first was A Long Essay entitled Meaning of the Names of People in Mbo, Department of Linguistics, University of Buea and the other was an Essay entitled Time in Lekongho. The authors succinctly presented Nkongho- Mbo traditional names, their meaning and socio-cultural implications in the Nkongho-Mbo Speech Community. Most importantly, the researchers examined the impact of the Nkongho- Mbo names to the bearers. They explored the positivity and negativity of the selected Nkongho- Mbo names, including the meanings portrayed through the Lekongho language. In addition, they demonstrated the wealth and diversity of African languages, cultures and traditions and how they are fast losing their richness and diversity to the domineering influence of European colonialism and modernization which has drastically altered the socio-cultural, socio-economic and political conditions in Africa and given rise to a new generation of Africans who take greater pride in imbibing and promoting Europeans rather than fostering African values. The authors also addressed the Nkongho conception of time and names in a succinct analysis of how the Nkongho-Mbo people conceived, interpret and use them. The concept of time in most African cultures is very elusive, fluid and imprecise but this book has demonstrated that careful research and patient analysis can reduce that elusiveness, fluidity and imprecision. The authors have moved away from that colonial frame of mind and have shown great interest in reviving certain of the African values that have fallen prey to modernization.

Edited by: Esendugue Greg Fonsah
Imprint: Langaa RPCID
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9789956554607
ISBN 10: 995655460X
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 26 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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The Fundamentals of Lekongho

A Language Spoken by Nkongho-Mbo People of Southwest Region of Cameroon

Esendugue Greg Fonsah

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